White Piedra

Last Updated: 2023-07-07

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: 1F2D.2

Beigel 1869

Trichomycosis nodosa, piedra alba, trichosporosis.

Hair shaft infection caused by the saprophytic yeast Trichosporon beigelii.

In particular found in the subtropics.

Exciter:

  • Trichosporon spp. especially T. beigelii

  • Whitish, derb palpable, pin-sized nodules in the area of the hair shaft
  • The hair often becomes brittle

In the area of the head, beard and underarm hair. Inguinal infestation.

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