A chronic skin infection, usually of the scalp, caused by the fungus, Trichophyton schoenleinii and characterized by the development of thick, yellow crusts over the hair follicles. Also termed tinea favosa.
A disease caused by infection of hair follicles with Trichophyton schoenleini.
A highly contagious type of ringworm caused by a fungus which attacks the scalp.
Contagious fungal infection of the scalp, producing honeycomblike crusts, a musty odor, and itching. The condition occurs chiefly in the Middle East and Africa.
A type of ringworm of the scalp, caused by the fungus Trichophyton schoenleini. Favus, which is rare in Europe, is typified by yellow crusts made up of the threads of fungus and skin debris, which form honeycomblike masses.
A skin disease caused by the fungus Trichophyton schoenleinii. It is marked by pinhead-to pea-sized, cup-shaped, yellowish crusts (scutulum) over the hair follicles of the scalp and is accompanied by musty odor and itching. It may spread all over the body.
A transmissible skin condition caused by fungus, often targeting the scalp. It is marked by round, yellowish, cup-like crusts and has a distinct, musty odor.