Cutaneous Fungal Infections

Dear Colleagues,

Cutaneous and subcutaneous fungal infections represent an underestimated and often neglected component of global mycoses. These diseases affect diverse regions of the world, showing either endemic or opportunistic behavior, and encompass a broad clinical spectrum ranging from localized implantation mycoses to systemic fungal diseases. In many settings, these infections reflect environmental exposure, host immune status, or underlying systemic illness, serving as key clinical indicators of immunosuppression or emerging fungal threats.

This Special Issue of Pathogens will provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the epidemiology, diagnosis, taxonomy, and management of cutaneous fungal infections, including implantation mycoses such as chromoblastomycosis, sporotrichosis, phaeohyphomycosis, eumycetoma, Jorge Lobo disease, entomophthoromycosis, and protothecosis. We invite researchers and clinicians worldwide to submit original research articles, case or series reports, and short communications that will enhance our understanding of these challenging diseases.

Manuscripts addressing epidemiology, diagnostic innovation, antifungal resistance, treatment approaches, and the public health impact of these infections in both endemic and non-endemic areas are particularly encouraged. Together, these contributions will strengthen global awareness and improve outcomes for patients affected by cutaneous and subcutaneous mycoses.

Dr. Daniel Wagner Santos
Dr. Conceição Azevedo
Dr. Dallas Smith
Guest Editors

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