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Inflammatory ringworm with unusual features.

D W Pryce1, J L Verbov

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|May 1, 1992
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Severe inflammatory ringworm caused by Microsporum canis (M. canis) in non-hairy skin is uncommon. This zoophilic dermatophyte infection, often linked to animals, presents diverse clinical forms and is increasingly reported globally.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Zoophilic dermatophyte infections typically cause localized inflammation.
  • Ringworm (tinea) is a common fungal infection of the skin.

Observation:

  • A female patient presented with unusual, severe, and widespread inflammatory lesions on glabrous (non-hairy) skin.
  • Microsporum canis (M. canis) was identified as the causative agent.

Findings:

  • Severe inflammatory glabrous skin lesions are an atypical presentation for M. canis infections.
  • M. canis infections can manifest with a wide spectrum of clinical presentations.
  • The isolation frequency of M. canis is increasing in certain regions.

Implications:

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  • Clinicians should consider M. canis in the differential diagnosis of severe inflammatory skin conditions, even on non-hairy areas.
  • Increased vigilance and reporting of M. canis infections are warranted due to rising isolation rates.
  • Understanding the diverse clinical spectrum of M. canis is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.