Trichomycosis capitis: first report of this localization and ultrastructural aspects

Trichomycosis (trichobacteriosis): Clinical and microbiological experience with 56 cases

“…have recently reported a case of trichomycosis capitis, in an 8-year-old boy, this report also indicates that there may be cases distant areas and apocrine glands that can be clinically similar to cases of white piedra. [18]…”

Doctor, my armpit hair has turned yellow! Malodorous yellowish axillary hair in an adolescent patient

“…Trichomycosis axillaris (or trichobacteriosis) is a superficial bacterial infection of the soft keratin of hair located in the armpit, pubis or, less commonly, the scrotum or scalp. 1 It is often associated with poor hygiene, obesity and hyperhidrosis. 1,2 This disease can stain clothes and may affect social relationships.…”

Trichobacteriosis axillaris caused by Dermabacter hominis

“…Trichobacteriosis is a frequent superficial bacterial infection of the hair, mainly affecting sweat gland-bearing areas such as axillae and genital region, and also rarely the scalp. [1][2][3] The disease is characterized by bacterial overgrowth forming nodular concretions, usually of yellow colour (infrequently black or reddish), which are firmly attached to the hair shaft. 1,4 Clinical hallmarks are rancid, acidic odour, unpleasant 'dirty' sensation and staining of clothes.…”

“…1,2 Vitiligo can be divided into two broad subtypes: generalized vitiligo with bilateral and symmetric skin involvement and segmental vitiligo with unilateral skin involvement. 3 Current evidence indicates that generalized vitiligo is at least in part an autoimmune process. 3,4 As such, suppression of this autoimmunity can result in repigmentation.…”

“…3 Current evidence indicates that generalized vitiligo is at least in part an autoimmune process. 3,4 As such, suppression of this autoimmunity can result in repigmentation. This is the basis for most vitiligo treatments, but occasionally, repigmentation can occur in the absence of treatment.…”