49 results match your criteria: "Trichomycosis Axillaris"
Trichomycosis axillaris.
CMAJ
October 2024
Department of Dermatology, Hangzhou Third People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
Trichomycosis Axillaris.
Br J Dermatol
October 2024
Hospital for Skin Diseases, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.
An Overview of Trichobacteriosis (Trichomycosis): An Underdiagnosed Disease.
Cureus
September 2023
Dermatology, Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga, Ciudad de México, MEX.
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Image Gallery: Trichomycosis axillaris: dermoscopic, Wood's lamp and methylene blue imaging.
Br J Dermatol
August 2018
Department of Dermatology, Complejo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Rúa Simón Bolívar, 78, Pontevedra, 36003, Spain.
Four views of trichomycosis axillaris: Clinical, Wood's lamp, dermoscopy and microscopy.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
January 2019
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Trichomycosis axillaris dermoscopy.
Dermatol Online J
June 2017
Department of Dermatology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Granada, Granada, Spain.
Article Synopsis
- Trichomycosis axillaris is a common skin condition that often goes undiagnosed.
- The dermoscopic appearance of this condition has not been documented in scientific literature before.
- The authors suggest that dermoscopy is an effective and valuable tool for diagnosing trichomycosis axillaris.
[Trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis) capitis in an infant: Microbiological, dermoscopic and ultrastructural features].
Rev Chil Pediatr
April 2017
Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Infantil de México Dr. Federico Gómez, Ciudad de México, México.
Article Synopsis
- Trichomycosis is a superficial infection caused by Corynebacterium flavescens, primarily affecting areas like the armpits and occasionally the scalp, presenting as bacterial nodules.
- A 6-month-old boy showed signs of trichomycosis capitis with yellowish nodules in his hair, which was confirmed through various diagnostic methods including dermoscopy and culture.
- Treatment with fusidic acid for three weeks resulted in complete recovery, highlighting that trichomycosis can often be misidentified as other hair disorders.
Trichomycosis axillaris: Clinical, Wood lamp, and dermoscopic diagnostic images.
Actas Dermosifiliogr
April 2017
Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España.
[Trichomycosis axillaris].
An Pediatr (Barc)
May 2016
Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, España.
An unusual presentation: trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis) capitis in an infant.
Turk J Pediatr
March 2016
Department of Dermatology, Gaziosmanpasa University Faculty of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- Trichomycosis is a condition where bacteria colonize the hair shaft without causing symptoms, leading to sticky colored concretions around the hair in areas like the armpits or pubic region.
- The only documented case of trichomycosis capitis (on the scalp) was in an 8-year-old boy in 2011, suggesting it's quite rare.
- This report highlights a unique case of trichobacteriosis affecting the head hair of a 10-month-old boy, marking a significant finding since there are no previous cases documented in infants.
Case of trichomycosis axillaris caused by Corynebacterium propinquum.
J Dermatol
May 2014
Department of Dermatology, Saiseikai Tondabayashi Hospital, Tondabayashi, Japan.
Images in clinical medicine. Trichomycosis axillaris.
N Engl J Med
October 2013
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
Trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis): clinical and microbiological experience with 56 cases.
Int J Trichology
January 2013
Department of Mycology, Hospital General de México, O.D, Mexico City, Mexico ; Dermatology Service, Hospital General de México, O.D, Mexico City, Mexico.
Article Synopsis
- Trichomycosis is an asymptomatic bacterial infection of axillary hair caused mainly by Corynebacterium species, commonly observed in men around 32 years old.
- A study analyzed 56 confirmed cases over 15 years, with 92% affecting the armpits and the most prevalent variant being trichomycosis flava.
- Most patients showed signs like excessive sweating and changes in hair texture, and the majority achieved successful treatment, indicating a high cure rate of 93.3%.
Dermacase. Can you identify this condition? Trichomycosis axillaris (TA).
Can Fam Physician
June 2013
Department of Dermatology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Case of trichomycosis axillaris and erythrasma.
J Drugs Dermatol
December 2011
Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.
Photoletter to the editor: Trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis) axillaris.
J Dermatol Case Rep
June 2011
Shreeram Sankul, Opp. Hotel Panchavati, Vakilwadi, Nashik-422001, Maharashtra, India.
Article Synopsis
- - Trichomycosis axillaris is a prevalent tropical condition that affects the hair in the armpits, caused by bacteria called Corynebacterium tenuis, leading to nodular formations on hair shafts.
- - A case study involves a 38-year-old patient diagnosed with this condition, illustrating its impact on the individual.
- - Treatment for the patient included shaving the affected hairs and applying topical remedies like 3% erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder, which successfully resolved the issue.
Skin and wound infections: an overview.
Am Fam Physician
May 1998
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Article Synopsis
- * Common bacterial infections include those caused by corynebacteria, staphylococci, and streptococci, leading to conditions like impetigo and folliculitis.
- * Fungal infections, known as dermatomycoses, include various tinea types and candidal infections, often found in moist areas, while animal bites can lead to more complicated infections needing additional treatments.
Superficial mycoses in Saudi Arabia.
Australas J Dermatol
December 1992
Qatif Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Article Synopsis
- A study conducted between June 1988 and December 1990 examined 1,018 cases of superficial mycoses, confirming diagnoses through microscopy in over half of the cases.
- Tinea capitis was the most prevalent condition, especially among children, while pityriasis versicolor and tinea corporis also appeared frequently.
- Microsporum canis was identified as the leading cause of ringworm infections, followed by Malassezia furfur, Candida albicans, and Trichophyton violaceum, with fewer cases attributed to other species.
Naftifine treatment of trichomycosis pubis.
Int J Dermatol
September 1991
Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
Article Synopsis
- Naftifine hydrochloride 1% cream is effective for treating superficial fungal infections and also shows antibacterial properties.
- It has been successfully used in a case of trichomycosis pubis, a bacterial condition often confused with fungal infections.
- The cream may be recommended as a primary treatment for cases presenting with nodules around pubic or armpit hair.
Trichomycosis axillaris: a different view.
J Am Acad Dermatol
April 1988
Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL.
Article Synopsis
- - Trichomycosis axillaris is a common but minor skin condition caused by Corynebacteria affecting hair in the armpits.
- - The bacteria invade the hair cuticle and produce substances that contribute to the buildup of deposits on the hair.
- - Recent literature suggests that the understanding of how these concretions form may need to be reevaluated.