title: Tinea nigra palmaris.
abstract: Tinea nigra is a clinically distinctive superficial mycosis of the palms, and occasionally the soles, caused by Phaeoannellomyces werneckii. A patient, resident in the United Kingdom, is described who acquired the infection in Thailand. The condition cleared after treatment with topical miconazole cream 2%.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Pembroke
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008825:Miconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014005:Tinea / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D008825:Miconazole