Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides as unusual causes of white piedra of scalp hair.

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2014-07
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White piedra of scalp hair is considered a rare entity. We report three cases of this disorder all of whom presented with nodules on the hair. Potassium hydroxide preparations of the hair revealed clustered arthrospores and mature, easily detachable nodules. Cultures grew Trichosporon inkin in 2 patients and Trichosporon mucoides in one patient. Both these fungi are unusual causes of white piedra.
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Hair infection, piedra, Trichosporon, Trichosporon inkin, Trichosporon mucoides
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Tendolkar Uma, Shinde Alka, Baveja Sujata, Dhurat Rachita, Phiske Meghana. Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides as unusual causes of white piedra of scalp hair. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2014 Jul-Aug; 80(4): 324-327.
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/154851
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology