Korean J Dermatol.  1981 Dec;19(6):875-879.

Leukonychia Striata Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum

• Kim IJ
• Ha JS
• Suh SB

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.

MeSH Terms

Female
Follow-Up Studies
Griseofulvin
Humans
Male
Trichophyton*
Griseofulvin