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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 Sexual Transmission of a New Emerging Dermatophyte: T. Mentagrophytes Genotype VII

January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII is a sexually transmitted fungus causing skin issues, mainly among men who have sex with men in Europe, and requires quick treatment.

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 Efficacy of Ozonated Olive Oil as a Topical Treatment for Dermatophytosis Caused by T. Mentagrophytes in Rat Model

January 2025 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery”

Ozonated olive oil may effectively treat fungal skin infections.

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