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Trichophyton tonsurans
Epidemiology:
- predominantly affects black children
Pathology:
- most common cause of Tinea capitis
- fungal forms within the hair shaft
- hair fiber breakage
Clinical manifestations:
- manifestations of Tinea capitis
- black dots on surface of the scalp
- alopecia
General
Trichophyton
Properties
KINGDOM: plant
DIVISION: EUMYCOPHYTA
References
- Elston CA, Elston MD
Identifying Lesions on Skin of Color.
Medscape. 2021. May 10
https://reference.medscape.com/slideshow/identifying-lesions-6007985