Deep dermatophytosis 2019-05-26T10:20:58Z A type of invasive dermatophyte infection of the deep dermis characterized by extensive dermal infiltration by fungal elements. Deep dermatophytosis is is found primarily in immunocompromised patients with chronic dermatophytosis. This form of invasive disease may result from follicular rupture with direct cutaneous invasion, sometimes augmented by trauma or topical corticosteroid creams. It is not necessarily associated with hair follicles and tends to be more rapid in onset, larger, and extend deeper than Majocchi's granuloma. These infections can form clusters of granulomas, pseudomycetomas, lymphedema and draining sinuses. Invasive dermatophyte infection