Tinea barbae profunda caused by Trichophyton rubrum – an autoinoculation from a primary Tinea pedis

Sycosiform tinea barbae caused by trichophyton rubrum and its association with autoinoculation*

Dear Editor, Tinea barbae is a dermatophyte infection that affects primarily the bearded areas of the face.1 Sycosis is one type of clinical manifestation associated with deep folliculitis. The infection is usually caused by zoophilic fungi acquired after contact with animals.2 The presence of anthropophilic fungi, such as Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum), has recently been reported, and they of...

Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton rubrum.

Tinea capitis is seldom caused by Trichophyton rubrum. A case is reported in a young British child and the literature reviewed.

Tinea barbae

Tinea barbae is a rare dermatophtytosis localized on the bearded areas of the face and neck. This fungal infection is caused by both zoophilic and antropophilic dermatophytes. Pathogenic dermatophytes can be found worldwide, but are most common in tropical climates. Tinea barbea can mimic many other skin disorders and be easy misdiagnosed. Due to diagnostic problems basic mycological examinatio...

Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton equinum.

Tinea pedis caused by Trichosporon asahii: case report

Background: Trichosporon species are commonly known as causative agents of skin infections and also responsive in some other systemic and disseminated diseases, especially in immunocompromised patients and those with leukemia or lymphoma. Chronic cutaneous infections with Trichosporon have been reported in non-immunocompromised patients, too. Case Presentation: This study is a case report of t...