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    Glossary White Piedra

    fungal infection causing white nodules on hair shafts

    White Piedra is a fungal infection of the hair shaft caused by the yeast-like fungi of the genus Trichosporon. It is characterized by the presence of soft, white to light brown nodules that encase the hair strands, typically affecting the scalp, beard, mustache, and pubic hair. This condition is generally benign but can be treated with antifungal medications and improved hygiene practices.

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    1. White piedra: further evidence of a synergistic infection Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 27 citations
    2. An Unusual Case of White Piedra Due to Trichosporon inkin Mimicking Trichobacteriosis Mycopathologia · 2016 · 12 citations
    3. White piedra: molecular identification of Trichosporon inkin in members of the same family Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical · 2012 · 12 citations
    4. Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides as unusual causes of white piedra of scalp hair Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology · 2014 · 11 citations
    5. Review Article White Piedra: Review of 131 cases Mycoses · 2023 · 10 citations
    6. White piedra caused by <i>Trichosporon inkin</i> : a report of two cases in a northern climate British Journal of Dermatology · 2015 · 8 citations
    7. White piedra and pediculosis capitis in the same patient Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2012 · 7 citations
    8. White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair Skin appendage disorders · 2021 · 2 citations
    9. Long-term pubic dermatitis diagnosed as white piedra. PubMed · 2017 · 2 citations
    10. A rare case of coinfection with white piedra and pediculosis capitis Indian dermatology online journal · 2017 · 2 citations
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