Trichophyton rubrum
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Trichophyton rubrum is a fungus
that is the most common cause of athlete's foot
, jock itch
and ringworm. This fungus was first described by Malmsten in 1845.
The growth rate of Trichophyton colonies in the lab can be slow to rather quick. Their texture is waxy, smooth and even to cottony. From the top, the color is white to bright yellowish beige or red violet. Reverse is pale, yellowish, brown, or reddish-brown. Although the trichophyton rubrum is the most common of the dermatophytes causing fingernail fungus infections, there are others. Trichophyton mentagrophytes is the second most common source of fungal nail infections from the dermatophyte group.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
that is the most common cause of athlete's foot
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses...
, jock itch
Jock itch
Tinea cruris, also known as crotch itch, crotch rot, Dhobie itch, eczema marginatum, gym itch, jock itch, and ringworm of the groin in American English is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the groin region in either sex, though more often seen in males...
and ringworm. This fungus was first described by Malmsten in 1845.
The growth rate of Trichophyton colonies in the lab can be slow to rather quick. Their texture is waxy, smooth and even to cottony. From the top, the color is white to bright yellowish beige or red violet. Reverse is pale, yellowish, brown, or reddish-brown. Although the trichophyton rubrum is the most common of the dermatophytes causing fingernail fungus infections, there are others. Trichophyton mentagrophytes is the second most common source of fungal nail infections from the dermatophyte group.
Common Skin Diseases
- Ringworm properly known as dermatophytosis
- Athlete's footAthlete's footAthlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses...
properly known as Tinea pedis - Jock itchJock itchTinea cruris, also known as crotch itch, crotch rot, Dhobie itch, eczema marginatum, gym itch, jock itch, and ringworm of the groin in American English is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the groin region in either sex, though more often seen in males...
properly known as Tinea cruris - Fungal FolliculitisFolliculitisFolliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin with the exception of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.- Causes :...
of the Scalp properly known as Tinea capitisTinea capitisTinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp. The disease is primarily caused by dermatophytes in the Trichophyton and Microsporum genera that invade the hair shaft... - Fungal Folliculitis of the Beard properly known as Tinea barbaeTinea barbaeTinea barbæ is a fungal infection of the hair. Tinea barbae is due to a dermatophytic infection around the bearded area of men. Generally, the infection occurs as a follicular inflammation, or as a cutaneous granulomatous lesion, i.e. a chronic inflammatory reaction. It is one of the causes of...
- Fungal Folliculitis of the Legs properly known as Majocchi granuloma often occurs in females who shave their legs.
- OnychomycosisOnychomycosisOnychomycosis means fungal infection of the nail. It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities....
(nail infection)