Trichomycosis axillaris.

CMAJ

Department of Dermatology, Hangzhou Third People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China

Published: October 2024

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11482653PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.240723DOI Listing

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  • Trichobacteriosis, also known as trichomycosis, is a common but asymptomatic infection that affects the hair in the armpits, largely seen in men aged 20-50.
  • A review of 29 articles highlighted that 94% of the 365 cases studied were men, with the majority showing symptoms like changes in hair texture and body odor.
  • The most common treatment was shaving and topical clindamycin, and the infection generally responds well to these treatments, although some patients remain asymptomatic.
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