title: Tinea nigra: treatment with topical ketoconazole.
abstract: Tinea nigra is a relatively uncommon fungal infection presenting as a pigmented macule of the palms or soles. Since the lesion can easily mimic a melanocytic process, it is important to recognize the infection before recommending unnecessary surgical procedures. A case of tinea nigra that responded to treatment with topical ketoconazole is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, East Carolina University, School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4354.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D005093:Exophiala; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D007654:Ketoconazole