Leukonychia Striata Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum.
- Author:
In Ju KIM
;
Jong Seop HA
;
Soon Bong SUH
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Griseofulvin;
Humans;
Male;
Trichophyton*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1981;19(6):875-879
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors observed 5 cases with leukonychia striata caused by Trichophyton rubrum infection. They were 4 males and 1 female in the 28-32 years age group. In 4 of the 5 cases the lesions disappeared in 1-3 months with treatment-avulsion of the involved nails followed by oral griseofulvin 500mg/day, one case did not have follow-up observation.
