Specialty infectious disease ICD-9-CM 111.2 MeSH D010854 | ICD-10 B36.2 DiseasesDB 31871 | |
White piedra (or tinea blanca) is a mycosis of the hair caused by several species of fungi in the genus Trichosporon. It is characterized by soft nodules composed of yeast cells and arthroconidia that encompass hair shafts.
Treatment
One approach involves shaving the affected areas. Another approach involves the use of antifungal medication.
References
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