Ringworm of the Scalp
June 1934
in “
Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology
”
Studysummary This review discusses cases of ringworm of the scalp, highlighting the potential for spontaneous cure when the infection is caused by an organism pathogenic to animals, and reports no new clinical results.
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The document reports on three cases of ringworm of the scalp caused by Microsporon lanosum, highlighting a tendency for spontaneous recovery. Sabouraud noted that spontaneous cures are mostly seen in cases where the organism is also pathogenic to certain animals. In New York, scalp infections are rarely due to Trichophyton, with animal microsporons like M. lanosum being more common. Symptoms of tinea capitis from M. lanosum can resemble those caused by Microsporon Audouini, showing patchy involvement with minimal inflammation, though sometimes erythematous patches and follicular pustules occur. Kerion formation may also be observed, indicating "animal" infection.
