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A case of tinea nigra in children

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 6-year-old girl presented with brown patches on her right palm that had persisted for 5 years. Based on clinical manifestations, dermoscopy, and fungal microscopy, the child was diagnosed with tinea nigra. Molecular sequencing confirmed the pathogen as Hortaea werneckii . The patient was successfully treated with the topical application of an antifungal ointment.

Source: New Microbes and New Infections

DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2025.101577

Authors: Tengteng Xin, Jiahao Li, Li Lin, Yijin Luo, Wenying Cai, Junmin Zhang

Institutions: Sun Yat-sen University, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Nail Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,770