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Sir, Cryptococcosis is commonly associated with immunosuppression and the primary site of infection is usually lungs; however, a cutaneous form of infection is seen in about 6–10% of patients. The cutaneous lesions develop as a result of dissemination or rarely, through direct inoculation. Major cutaneous findings include umbilicated or acneiform papules, pustules progressing to crusted plaques, or nodules.1,2 Cryptococcal cellulitis is not commonly considered as a differential diagnosis in a patient without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or history of undergoing organ transplant. We report cryptococcal infection presenting as cellulitis in a patient with renal failure, undergoing oral steroid therapy.