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Chromoblastomycosis (also known as chromomycosis cladosporiosis Fonseca’s disease Pedroso’s disease phaeosporotrichosis or verrucous dermatitis) is a long-term fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (a chronic subcutaneous mycosis). The infection occurs most commonly in tropical or subtropical climates often in rural areas. It can be caused by many different types of fungi which become implanted under the skin often by thorns or splinters.