A Case of Scalp White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Ovoides

Overview

Journal Int J Trichology

Date 2019 Jul 31

PMID 31360044

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Authors

Arti Singh

Asha Nyati

Alpana Mohta

Ramesh Kumar Kushwaha

Suresh Kumar Jain

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Abstract

White piedra also known as trichomycosis nodularis or trichomycosis nodosa is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft caused by . We are reporting a case of white piedra in a female for the rarity of such occurrence.

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