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    GlossaryTrichophyton

    genus of fungi causing skin, hair, and nail infections

    Trichophyton is a genus of fungi that causes infections in the skin, hair, and nails, commonly known as ringworm or athlete's foot. These fungi are dermatophytes, meaning they thrive on keratin, a protein found in these tissues, leading to conditions like tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) and onychomycosis (nail fungus).

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      research Tinea Capitis

      November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
      Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood

      research Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood

      38 citations , July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”
      To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.

      research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections

      4 citations , November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review”
      Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
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