Tinea nigra, a superficial fungal infection caused by Phaeoannellomyces werneckii, presents as a hyperpigmented, nonscaling macule of variable size and sha... SS Tseng,S Whittier,SR Miller,... - 《Cutis》 被引量: 39发表: 1999年 Tinea nigra palmaris in the Chicago area The authors report...
Treatment varies depending on the size, location, and severity of the abscess, but may include: Incision and drainage: The area around the abscess is numbed using a local anesthetic medication. A small cut is made to drain the pus. Antibiotics: A large abscess (more than 5 cm) needs a...
The melanotic macule should be small, flat, and darker than the surrounding tissue. If it appears suddenly, changes size, or starts to roughen, it may be malignant. A doctor can examine the spot and rule out possible causes to determine if a biopsy is necessary. If the patient is taking...