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GlossaryTrichophyton mentagrophytes

fungus causing skin, hair, and nail infections

Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a type of fungus that causes infections in the skin, hair, and nails, commonly known as ringworm or athlete's foot. It is a dermatophyte, meaning it thrives on keratin, the protein found in these tissues, and can lead to symptoms like itching, redness, and scaling.

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research Trichophyton Mentagrophytes Mimicking Scarring Alopecia

January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.

research Severe Kerion Celsi Due to Trichophyton Mentagrophytes: A Case Report

13 citations, March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica”

Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.

research In Vivo Anti-Trichophyton Activities of Seed Oil Obtained from Caragana Korshinskii Kom.

2 citations, January 2016 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology”

Caragana korshinskii seed oil effectively treats fungal skin infections.

research Isolation of Dermatophytes from Dogs and Cats with Suspected Dermatophytosis in Western Turkey

71 citations, December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine”

Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.

research Clinico-Epidemiological and Mycological Aspects of Tinea Incognito in Iran: A 16-Year Study

41 citations, January 2011 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi”

Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.

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