Leukonychia trichophytica caused by Trichophyton rubrum.
A case of leukonychia is reported, in which Trichophyton rubrum was isolated from the nail plates and interdigital spaces of the toes. Treatment consisted of oral griseofulvin, which produced appreciable improvement after ten months' therapy.
D005385:Fingers; D006118:Griseofulvin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009262:Nails / Q000382:microbiology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014034:Toes
D006118:Griseofulvin