Catalog

Axillary trichomycosis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Axillary trichomycosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1446967674

Axillary trichomycosis is a bacterial infection affecting axillary hair due to overgrowth of corynebacteria (predominantly Corynebacterium tenuis). It occurs in all ethnic groups from both temperate and tropical climates but is commoner in men than women. It manifests as yellow, red or black adherent concretions encircling axillary hair shafts.