Two Cases of Scalp White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Ovoides

    Swagata També, S Rachita Dhurat, Chaya A. Kumar, Preeti Thakare, Nitin Lade, Hemangi Jerajani, M Mathur
    TLDR Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
    The document described two cases of scalp white piedra caused by the fungus *Trichosporon ovoides*. White piedra is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft, characterized by the presence of white to light brown nodules. The cases highlighted the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Both patients were successfully treated with antifungal therapy, leading to the resolution of the infection. The report emphasized the importance of recognizing this rare condition to ensure appropriate management and treatment.
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