Trichobacteriosis axillaris caused by Dermabacter hominis
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2017
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John Wiley & Sons
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Abstract
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.(1-3) The disease is
characterized by bacterial overgrowth forming nodular concretions, usually of yellow color
(infrequently black or reddish), which are firmly attached to the hair shaft.(1,4) Clinical hallmarks
are rancid, acidic odor, unpleasant "dirty" sensation, and staining of clothes. Although most cases
have been associated to different species of corynebacteria, the full etiologic spectrum of this
infection is uncertain .(1,5) Here we report the first case of trichobacteriosis caused by Dermabacter
hominis.
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J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017 May 24;31(5):e267-e268
Keywords
Dermabacter hominis, Trichobacteriosis axillaris, corynebacteria