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    Glossary Trichophyton violaceum

    fungus causing scalp infections and hair loss

    Trichophyton violaceum is a type of fungus that primarily causes infections of the scalp, known as tinea capitis, leading to hair loss and scaling. It is a dermatophyte, meaning it thrives on keratin in the skin, hair, and nails, and is often transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated objects.

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    1. Tinea Capitis: Mixed or Consecutive Infection with White and Violet Strains of Trichophyton violaceum : A Diagnostic or Therapeutic Challenge Journal of clinical and diagnostic research · 2015 · 3 citations
    2. Disseminated tinea incognito due to Trichophyton violaceum in a healthy child International Journal of Infectious Diseases · 2022 · 1 citations
    3. Tinea capitis em adulto por Trichophyton Violaceum no Brasil: relato de um caso e revisão da literatura Journal Archives of Health · 2024
    4. A retrospective case series: Unique clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of Trichophyton violaceum and soudanense tinea in a pediatric population Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2023
    5. Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum in an immunocompetent elderly patient: a case report and review of literature Authorea (Authorea) · 2023
    6. A Chinese–Japanese boy with black dot ringworm due to <i>Trichophyton violaceum</i> Journal of dermatology · 2006 · 4 citations
    7. Increasing tinea capitis prevalence in Stockholm reflects immigration Medical mycology · 2004 · 52 citations
    8. Tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya International Journal of Dermatology · 2000 · 52 citations
    9. Clinico-epidemiological and Mycological Aspects of Tinea Incognito in Iran: A 16-Year Study Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi · 2011 · 41 citations
    10. Tinea Capitis in Adults in Southern Taiwan International Journal of Dermatology · 1991 · 37 citations
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