Some of the main points to know about chromoblastomycosis are:

• It can cause various skin lesions, such as papules, patches, nodules, infections, and dark spots. ^{3 2 1}
• It results from the traumatic inoculation of certain types of fungi into the skin, usually after a minor injury by a thorn, splinter, or other plant material. ^{3 2 1}
• It mainly affects adult male agricultural workers who live or work in tropical and subtropical regions, but it can also occur in children and in temperate regions. ^{3 2 1}
• It can be diagnosed by identifying the characteristic fungal elements called muriform cells in skin samples, and it can be treated by oral antifungal agents, local heat therapy, cryosurgery, or surgical excision. ^{1 2 3 4 5}
• It can cause disability, disfigurement, social stigma, skin cancer, or systemic dissemination if left untreated or poorly managed. ^{1 2 3}
• It can be prevented by wearing protective clothing and gloves, cleaning and disinfecting wounds, avoiding contact with infected animals, and educating and raising awareness among health workers and the general population. ^{4 1}