DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Trichomycoses are dermatomycoses of the terminal hairs. Trichomycoses are caused by the spread of the pathogens from the stratum corneum into the hair follicle and hair shaft to the zone of keratinisation (Adamson's puff). Only anagen hairs are affected.
ClassificationThis section has been translated automatically.
From a clinical and historical perspective, a distinction is made between
- Tinea capitis (sensu stricto)
- Tinea favosa (favus)
- Microsphere
differentiated.
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