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Trichobacteriosis: case report and dermoscopic study.
Marcelo Massaki Guiotoku1, Paulo Müller Ramos, Hélio Amante Miot
1Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho, Botucatu, SP, Brazil. marceloguiotoku@yahoo.com.br
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|May 10, 2012
Summary
Axillary trichobacteriosis, a bacterial infection causing odor and sweat, was diagnosed in a teen. Dermoscopy aids in identifying this condition, offering unique visual insights.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Axillary trichobacteriosis is a bacterial infection affecting hair follicles.
- It is characterized by symptoms like bromhidrosis (body odor) and hyperhidrosis axillaris (excessive underarm sweating).
Observation:
- A case study involved a 16-year-old patient presenting with bromhidrosis and hyperhidrosis axillaris.
- Clinical diagnosis is possible, but dermoscopy can provide valuable diagnostic information.
Findings:
- Dermoscopy revealed characteristic visual findings in this case of axillary trichobacteriosis.
- The study highlights the utility of dermoscopy in diagnosing this underarm condition.
Implications:
- Dermoscopy can be a useful adjunct tool for diagnosing axillary trichobacteriosis.
- Understanding the dermoscopic features aids in clinical identification and management of this condition.
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