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White piedra.
P Palungwachira1, S Chongsathien, P Palungwachira
1Electron Microscopy Unit, Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study reports the first case of White Piedra in Thailand, a fungal infection caused by Trichosporon beigelii. The infection presented as white nodules on pubic hair in a Thai man with eczema.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- White Piedra is a superficial fungal infection affecting hair shafts.
- It is typically caused by yeasts of the genus Trichosporon.
- This condition is rare in Southeast Asia.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old Thai male presented with a two-week history of eczema on the left groin.
- Asymptomatic white nodules were observed on the pubic hair.
- Clinical examination included Wood's lamp, microscopy, and fungal culture.
Findings:
- Microscopic and biochemical analyses identified Trichosporon beigelii as the causative agent.
- The patient was diagnosed with White Piedra.
- This represents the first documented case of White Piedra in Thailand.
Implications:
- Highlights the geographical spread of Trichosporon beigelii infections.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering fungal infections in dermatological presentations.
- Contributes to the understanding of fungal disease epidemiology in Thailand.