Abstract:

Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a skin fungal infection mainly caused by black yeasts.   Trauma is an important triggering factor. The treatment of CBM is difficult and prone to relapse. So far, there is no gold standard for the treatment yet. At present the treatment includes surgery, physical methods, chemotherapy and combinations. Photodynamic therapy and immunomodulator had applied in the treatment of CMB. This review will summarize the recent advances and developments in the treatment of CBM.

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black yeasts, chromoblastomycosis, therapy