Piedra
MONDO:0000253Either 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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Sub-types of Piedra
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White piedra 2 trials
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Black piedra 0 trials
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Endothrix infectious disease 0 trials
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Simple cover and massage may speed up jaundice treatment in newborns
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether placing a white cover over the incubator and giving gentle massage during phototherapy can lower bilirubin levels faster in newborns with jaundice caused by ABO incompatibility. Sixty full-term babies were included. The goal was to see if these simple…
Sponsor: Karabuk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Simple cover and massage may speed up jaundice treatment in newborns
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether covering the incubator with a white cover and giving baby massage during phototherapy can lower bilirubin levels and shorten treatment time in newborns with jaundice. Researchers studied 60 full-term babies receiving phototherapy. The goal was to see …
Sponsor: Karabuk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC