Black piedra

Black piedra is a form of piedra caused by Piedraia hortae.[1]

Black piedra
Black piedra nodules on hair
SpecialtyInfectious disease 

Terbinafine has been used in the treatment.[2]

See also

References
  1. "eMedicine - Piedra : Article by Robert A Schwartz". 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2008-11-08. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Gip L (April 1994). "Black piedra: the first case treated with terbinafine (Lamisil)". The British Journal of Dermatology. 130. Suppl 43: 26–8. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1994.tb06090.x. PMID 8186138.
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