Corynebacterium tenuis causes which disease
Trichomycosis Axillaris * Superficial bacterial colonization with C. tenuis of hair shafts in axilla; | risk with hyperhidrosis/poor hygiene. * Presents with white-yellow, red or black adherent nodules attached to hair shafts ('frosted' appearance of hairs) with characteristic rancid acidic odor, common in axilla and rarely affects pubic area. Treatment:- shave axillary hair, topical benzoyl peroxide or topical clindamycin. Ref:- Sima Jain; pg num:-208
Trichomycosis axillaris
Erythrasma
Pitted keratolysis
All of the above
Bacterial infections