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Trichomycosis Axillaris
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corynebacterium tenuis (
gram (+) rods)
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treatment = cleocin T solution or shaving
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ddx:
mimics
piedra
but
not
a fungus
Corynebacterium tenuis
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trichomycosis axillaris
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secreted substance coats hair; axillary or pubic hairs
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tx: topical clindamycin or erythromycin