definitionSuperficial infection of axillary and pubic hairs that results in adherent yellow, black or red concretions surrounding the hair shaft. Gram-positive Corynebacteria are causative for this condition. The usually asymptomatic infection occurs in both temperate and tropical climates and is not limited by race or sex. | synonymsTrichomycosis Palmellina, Trichobacteriosis Axillaris, Trichomycosis Axillaris |
UMLSAxillary trichomycosis due to Corynebacterium tenuis, Trichomycosis axillaris, Trichonocardiasis axillaris |
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