Black Piedra: Clinical Case
May 2023
in “
Archiv EuroMedica
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TLDR The article concludes that it's important to know how to identify and treat the rare hair disease black piedra, even in places where it's not usually found.
The article presents a clinical case of black piedra, a rare zoonotic hair disease typically found in tropical climates, which occurred sporadically in Russia due to close contact between an infected individual and a healthy person. It outlines the epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnostic methods, and treatment options for black piedra. The case highlights the importance of recognizing the disease's presentation and management, even in non-tropical regions where it is uncommon.
