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Skin symptoms occur in about 80% of people whose blastomycosis infection spreads beyond their lung.
Papules, pustules, or nodules are most frequently found on exposed body areas.
The pustules may:
Over time, these skin lesions can lead to scarring and loss of skin color (pigment).
The infection is diagnosed by identifying the fungus in a culture taken from a skin lesion. This usually requires a skin biopsy.
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