research Nodules on the hair: A rare case of mixed piedra
This article describes a rare case of mixed black and white piedra in a patient's scalp hair, which is unusual as these two types of piedra rarely occur together.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ultrastructural aspects of hair digestion in black piedra infection
This study found that Piedraia hortae invades and damages human hair by slowly degrading keratin in the cortex, which may contribute to the fungus's persistence and the chronic nature of the infection.
research Ultrastructural aspect of the keratinolytic activity of piedra.
This article discusses recent findings on piedra infections in hair and their keratinolytic activities, but reports no new clinical results.
research White piedra: further evidence of a synergistic infection
This case report describes white piedra infection of the scalp hair with a synergistic bacterial infection in two US native sisters, highlighting its relevance in diagnosing scalp hair concretions despite its rarity in North America.
research An Unusual Case of White Piedra Due to Trichosporon inkin Mimicking Trichobacteriosis
This case study reports a 36-year-old man's fungal infection, identified as Trichosporon inkin, which was treated with shaving and antifungal therapy.
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The conversation discusses hair regrowth after a health condition, with the appearance of white substance on the scalp. Suggestions include it being sebum or White Piedra, with a recommendation to try Nizoral.
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