In severe widespread disease, amphotericin B may be an option. The condition has a good response to antifungal treatment, but can recur. The infection is rarely fatal but often disfiguring.
When dealing with extreme and widespread diseases, amphotericin B might be considered as an alternative treatment option. The condition tends to respond well to antifungal medications, but it can recur. Although not usually fatal, the infection can cause significant scarring and long-term damage.