Piedra - DermNet Piedra is a fungal infection of the hair, characterised by the deposition of small black or white nodules along the hair shaft These look like small stones, hence the name piedra, meaning ‘stone’ in Spanish Piedra is also known as Trichomycosis nodosa or Trichomycosis nodularis
White Piedra: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Infection Cycle What is white piedra? White piedra is a fungal infection that affects the hair shaft It is caused by a fungus called Trichosporon spp and is characterized by the presence of white or cream-colored nodules on the hair shaft
White Piedra: Symptoms, Causes Treatment Options Explained White piedra is a fungal hair infection caused by the Trichosporon yeast, forming soft white or tan nodules along the hair shaft Common symptoms include white, gritty nodules on scalp or body hair, which may lead to hair breakage and mild itching
White Piedra: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment White Piedra (Piedra is a Spanish word for stone) is a rare type of hair fungal infection caused by multiple species of fungi of the genus, a yeast-like fungus called Trichosporon Primarily there are two types of fungus that cause this infection- T Inkin and T Ovoides
White piedra - Wikipedia White piedra (or tinea blanca) is a mycosis of the hair [1] caused by several species of fungi in the genus Trichosporon It is characterized by soft nodules composed of yeast cells and arthroconidia that encompass hair shafts
Piedra - Wikipedia Piedra is a hair disease caused by a fungus, which causes formation of nodules on the hair shaft [2] [3] Types include: [citation needed] White piedra; Black piedra
White Piedra - DoveMed White Piedra is a fungal infection caused by several different fungal Trichosporon species It most commonly affects the hair but can also rarely infect the nails and skin Involvement of the scalp is usual, with body hair less frequently being involved