A case of subcutaneous infection in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus caused by a Scytalidium synanamorph of Nattrassia mangiferae, and its treatment

A case of subcutaneous infection caused by Scytalidium synanamorph of Nattr assia mangiferae is reported in a 24-year-old female suffering from subacut e discoid lupus erythematosus. Lesions were seen on the palm of the left ha nd and dorsal aspect of the right hand. Histopathology of the biopsied spec imen revealed light brown hyphae and single celled structures along with ma ny inflammatory cells. The patient showed marked improvement with oral chlo roquin and itraconazole orally and ketoconazole cream topically.