[Local thermotherapy in sporotrichosis].

Two patients with sporotrichosis, one of the cutaneous-lymphatic type, the other of the fixed cutaneous type, were treated with local heat therapy. The "pocket warmer" used for this purpose has the advantage of being able to maintain a constant temperature of 44 degrees-45 degrees C on the skin surface for several hours, while permitting unrestricted freedom of movement. There are no side effects. The duration of treatment depends on the type of lesion, location, depth, and size. Generally, local application for 1-2 h per day for 5-6 weeks seems to be sufficient.