Piedra

MONDO:0000253

Either of two diseases resulting from fungal infection of the hair shafts. Black piedra occurs mainly in and on the hairs of the scalp and is caused by Piedraia hortae; white piedra occurs in and on the hairs of the scalp, beard, mustache and genital areas and is caused by Trichosporon species.

Also known as: hair shaft fungal infectious disease, Piedras, White, Piedras, black, White Piedras, White piedra, black Piedras, black piedra, piedra, White

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Piedra itself.

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↑ Disorder of pilosebaceous unit (341) ↑ Skin appendage disorder (244) ↑ Superficial mycosis (88)

Sub-types of Piedra

Including sub-types (3) Tagged with Piedra (0)

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New rapid test could speed up sepsis diagnosis in ER

Knowledge-focused Recruiting now

This study is testing a new rapid diagnostic device called In-Dx to quickly identify infections and antibiotic resistance in emergency patients with suspected sepsis. Researchers will compare the device's results to standard lab cultures using stored samples from 2,500 patients. …

Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC

Piedra

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New rapid test could speed up sepsis diagnosis in ER