What is a Majocchi’s granuloma?

Majocchi’s granuloma is a follicular abscess produced when a dermatophyte infection penetrates the follicular wall into the surrounding dermis. Patients usually present with one or more tender boggy papules or plaques on the legs or, less commonly, arms. Pus may be seen draining from the hair follicle. Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes are the species most commonly isolated from these lesions. Treatment should consist of an oral antifungal agent.