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White piedra.

P M Benson, N A Lapins, R B Odom

    Archives of Dermatology
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    White piedra, a fungal infection caused by Trichosporon cutaneum, can occur in the US, even if contracted abroad. Standard treatments like clotrimazole and hair removal may not cure this rare condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • White piedra is a superficial fungal infection caused by Trichosporon cutaneum.
    • It is prevalent in Europe, South America, and the Orient, with sporadic cases in the United States.

    Observation:

    • A patient diagnosed with white piedra in California had contracted the infection while traveling in Panama.
    • This case highlights the potential for tropical fungal infections to be identified far from their endemic regions.

    Findings:

    • Topical clotrimazole therapy and mechanical removal of infected hairs were ineffective in treating the patient.
    • The clinical and cultural cure was not achieved with the applied treatment regimen.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering geographically distant origins for infections presenting in non-endemic areas.
  • Further research into effective therapeutic strategies for white piedra, particularly in cases acquired during travel, may be warranted.