White piedra
| White piedra | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Tinea blanca |
Infectious disease | |
White piedra (or tinea blanca) is a
Signs and symptoms
White piedra is asymptomatic.[2][3][4]
Diagnosis
White piedra is caused by Trichosporon beigelii.[5][6] White piedra can occur on the hair of the scalp; Trichosporon ovoides is likely the cause in this case.[7] White piedra on scalp hair is rarely caused by Trichosporon inkin; pubic hair with white piedra is what T. inkin is mainly associated with.[8] White piedra can occur on pubic hair; T. inkin likely causes this.[7]
Trichosporon mucoides can also cause white piedra.[2] In such cases, a periodic acid-Schiff–diastase stain and fungal culture may aid in diagnosis.[2]
Treatment
There are several approaches to treat this infectious disease. One approach involves shaving the affected areas. Another approach involves the use of