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GlossaryTrichosporon

genus of fungi causing hair and systemic infections

Trichosporon is a genus of fungi commonly found in soil, water, and on human skin. It can cause infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, leading to conditions such as white piedra, a superficial infection of the hair shaft, and more severe systemic infections.

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research A Rare Case of Coinfection with White Piedra and Pediculosis Capitis

2 citations , January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.

research White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair

2 citations , August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders”

White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.

research An Unusual Case of White Piedra Due to Trichosporon Inkin Mimicking Trichobacteriosis

12 citations , August 2016 in “Mycopathologia”

A man's pubic hair infection was treated by shaving and using antifungal medications.

research White Piedra: Molecular Identification of Trichosporon Inkin in Members of the Same Family

12 citations , June 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical”

A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.

research White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Inkin: A Report of Two Cases in a Northern Climate

8 citations , April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

White piedra, a rare fungal infection, was diagnosed in two women in a northern climate.

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