| A case of melanonychia due to Candida albicans. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16681587 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Candida species rarely cause black pigmentation of infected nails and only a few cases have been reported in the literature. We describe a 53-year-old white man who had diffuse melanonychia of the fourth right fingernail due to C. albicans. A progressive dark pigmentation of his nail appeared over 6 months, following paronychial inflammation. The melanonychia was associated with brittleness. There was no onycholysis or hyperkeratosis. Direct examination with potassium hydroxide demonstrated round yeast cells in the specimen. The samples were cultured on Sabouraud glucose agar containing chloramphenicol at 27 degrees C and showed white growth after a few days. The patient was successfully treated with systemic itraconazole. |
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Authors:
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A H Parlak; N Goksugur; O Karabay |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical and experimental dermatology Volume: 31 ISSN: 0307-6938 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Exp. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2006 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-09 Completed Date: 2006-09-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7606847 Medline TA: Clin Exp Dermatol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 398-400 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Izzet Baysal Medical Faculty, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey. alihaydarparlak@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antifungal Agents
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therapeutic use Candida albicans* / isolation & purification Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy, microbiology Humans Itraconazole / therapeutic use Male Melanosis / microbiology* Onychomycosis / drug therapy, microbiology* Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antifungal Agents; 84625-61-6/Itraconazole |
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