Term Name: black piedra
Synonyms:
Definition: A superficial mycosis that is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft caused by Piedraia hortae, an ascomycetous fungus forming hard black nodules on the shafts of the scalp, beard, moustache and pubic hair.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:12711]   ( DOID:12711 )

Relationships
is a type of: superficial mycosis