Multiple choice

Which fungal disease is associated with the formation of hard black nodules on the hairs of the scalp?

  1. Tinea versicolor

  2. Black piedra

  3. White piedra

  4. Tinea barbae

  5. Tinea capitis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Black piedra is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft caused by Piedra hortae forming hard black nodules on the shafts of the scalp, beard, moustache, and pubic hair.