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Folia Med (Plovdiv) 2021 Apr;63(2):292-296

Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Tinea barbae profunda is a rare mycotic infection of the beard, caused by dermatophytic fungi. Patients with suppressed immune systems and severe comorbidities, such as diabetes mellitus, are more prone to this disease, but it could also be seen in agricultural workers and stockbreeders. The most frequent etiological agents of this infection are the zoophilic dermatophytes. Read More

Mycoses 2021 Apr 28;64(4):428-436. Epub 2020 Dec 28.

Dermatopathologie Duisburg, Prof. J. Schaller und Dr. C. Hendricks, Duisburg, Germany.

Background: Tinea capitis is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by dermatophytes. In Central Europe, it is mainly caused by zoophilic dermatophytes, as, for example Microsporum (M) canis or Trichophyton (T) mentagrophytes and increasingly by anthropophilic fungi. T tonsurans was commonly related to the Tinea gladiatorum, where transmission occurred between infected persons or via contaminated floors. Read More

Semergen 2020 Nov 13. Epub 2020 Nov 13.

Medicina Interna, Hospital García Orcoyen, Estella, Navarra, España.

J Dermatol 2020 Jul 6;47(7):e254-e255. Epub 2020 May 6.

Department of Dermatology, Teikyo University Chiba Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.

Postgrad Med J 2020 07 12;96(1137):441. Epub 2020 Mar 12.

Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Int J Med Sci 2020 1;17(1):45-52. Epub 2020 Jan 1.

Efficiency, quality and costs in Health Services Research Group (EFISALUD), Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur). SERGAS-UVIGO.

The complex is the second most common causal agent of dermatophytosis. It comprises five species-, , , and as well as nine different genotypes of / -which are morphologically similar; however, their susceptibility to antifungal agents may differ. For targeted therapy and better prognosis, it is important to identify these species at a molecular level. Read More

Med Mycol J 2019 ;60(3):75-82

Department of Dermatology, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital.

We report here the results of the 2016 epidemiological survey of dermatomycosis in Japan. In total, 6,776 cases were analyzed as follows: dermatophytosis, 5,772 cases (85.2%); candidiasis, 757 cases (11. Read More

Mycoses 2019 Nov 9;62(11):1079-1083. Epub 2019 Sep 9.

Dermatology Department, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal.

Adult tinea capitis and tinea barbae are nowadays considered uncommon in developed countries. Despite their potential for morbidity and healthcare costs, few series have attempted to characterise these infectious disorders. We conducted a cross-sectional study to analyse the epidemiological, clinical and mycological characteristics of adult tinea capitis and tinea barbae of a large tertiary centre in Southern Europe. Read More

Acta Derm Venereol 2019 09;99(10):925-926

Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, 86 Nishi-cho, Yonago, 683-8503, Japan.

Postgrad Med J 2019 Jun 13;95(1124):340-341. Epub 2019 May 13.

Internal Medicine, Civil Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Hautarzt 2019 Aug;70(8):601-611

Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 23, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.

Tinea barbae is a rare dermatomycocis, by definition follicular bound in the beard area of adult men. Manifestation usually starts with erythema accompanied by desquamation. Deeper distribution along terminal hairs leads to folliculitis with formation of pustules and nodes as well as abscesses; fixed adherent yellowish crusts may appear. Read More

Cureus 2018 Jul 20;10(7):e3017. Epub 2018 Jul 20.

Department of Microbiology, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, IND.

Tinea faciei (TF) is a common dermatomicrobiological condition caused by dermatophytes involving the skin of the face but not the mustache and beard (Tinea barbae). It poses a diagnostic dilemma with its atypical clinical presentation. Pityriasis folliculorum (PF) is a dermatological condition that results in rosacea-like skin eruptions. Read More

Med Mycol 2018 Jul;56(5):521-530

College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

Dermatophytes are capable of infecting the skin and its appendages such as nails and hairs producing a variety of clinical conditions. Hair invasion by dermatophytes is a key feature of tinea capitis and tinea barbae but not of tinea of glabrous skin. In this project, we studied the clinico-mycological aspects of follicular involvement in patients with dermatophytosis of the glabrous skin. Read More

Mycoses 2018 Mar 15;61(3):152-158. Epub 2017 Nov 15.

Laboratory for Medial Microbiology, Mölbis, Germany.

Deep trichophytosis is relatively uncommon. The infection of the bearded area is also known as sycosis barbae or tinea barbae and can be caused by various fungal species, most often zoophilic fungi. We report on an 80-year-old male patient with severe sycosis barbae who had no animal contact and was treated with systemic antibiosis without improvement. Read More

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2017 Nov-Dec;83(6):741

Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

J Cutan Med Surg 2018 Jan/Feb;22(1):94-96. Epub 2017 Aug 17.

2 Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.

Background: Microsporum gypseum is a geophilic dermatophyte that colonises keratinous substances in the soil. Fur-bearing animals carry this dermatophyte but are rarely infected. Human infection can be acquired from the soil, carrier or infected animals, and rarely other humans. Read More

Hautarzt 2017 Aug;68(8):639-648

Labor für medizinische Mikrobiologie, Partnerschaft Prof. Dr. med. Pietro Nenoff & Dr. med. Constanze Krüger, Mölbiser Hauptstr. 8, 04571, Rötha/OT Mölbis, Deutschland.

Tinea barbae represents a very rare dermatophytosis. We report on a tinea barbae profunda following a journey to Southeast Asia. After travel to Thailand, a businessman was affected by a foudroyant proceeding abscessing infection of the upper lip and beard area. Read More

An Bras Dermatol 2017 Jan-Feb;92(1):160-161

Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.

Bioinformation 2016 15;12(3):197-201. Epub 2016 Jun 15.

Biotechnology Branch, University Institute of Engineering and Technology (U.I.E.T), Punjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.

Dermatophyte is a group of closely related fungi that have the capacity to invade keratinized tissue of humans and other animals. The infection known as dermatophytosis, caused by members of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton includes infection to the groin (tinea cruris), beard (tinea barbae), scalp (tinea capitis), feet (tinea pedis), glabrous skin (tinea corporis), nail (tinea unguium), and hand (tinea manuum). The identification of evolutionary relationship between these three genera of dermatophyte is epidemiologically important to understand their pathogenicity. Read More

Med Mycol 2017 Oct;55(7):720-724

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Pontchaillou, Rennes, France.

Trichophyton verrucosum is a zoophilic dermatophyte, known as a causative agent of inflammatory mycoses of the skin and the scalp in humans. In this study, we reviewed all cases of T. verrucosum infection diagnosed in our laboratory over a 12-year period, to determine epidemiological and clinical characteristics. Read More

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017 06 13;55(5):e31-e32. Epub 2017 Jan 13.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Electronic address:

Electron Physician 2016 Jun 25;8(6):2557-67. Epub 2016 Jun 25.

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt.

Aim: The objective of this study was to isolate, identify, and explore the in-vitro antifungal susceptibility pattern of dermatophytes isolated from clinically suspected cases of dermatophytosis (tinea infections) attending the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic.

Methods: This study was conducted at Sohag University Hospital from December 2014 to December 2015. Clinical samples (e. Read More

Mycopathologia 2016 Aug 17;181(7-8):547-53. Epub 2016 Feb 17.

Abadan School of Medical sciences, Abadan, Iran.

Dermatophytosis is among the most common superficial mycoses in Iran. The purpose of this report was to update the clinical and mycological features of human dermatophytosis in the Khuzestan, southwestern Iran. In the framework of a one-year survey, a total of 4120 skin, hair and nail samples obtained from the outpatients with symptoms suggestive of tinea were analyzed by using direct microscopy, culture and molecular identification methods. Read More

Prim Care 2015 Dec;42(4):501-16

Division of Primary Care, Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, 1921 Alice Street, Waycross, GA 31501, USA.

Superficial fungal infections grow in dark and moist areas and invade various parts of the body. These infections are easily treatable in immunocompetent individuals. In immunosuppressed individuals, the presentation can be quite severe, requiring use of more potent antifungal agents. Read More

Mycopathologia 2016 Feb 14;181(1-2):89-95. Epub 2015 Sep 14.

Invasive Fungi Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Km 18 Khazarabad Road, P.O. Box 48175-1665, Sari, Iran.

Dermatophytosis is a common mycotic infection of the skin, nail, and hair, associated with major public health concern worldwide. Various species of dermatophytes show significant differences in susceptibility to antifungals. Here, we present the antifungal susceptibility of a large collection of molecularly identified dermatophyte isolates obtained from tropical region of south of Iran. Read More

Saudi J Biol Sci 2015 Sep 5;22(5):604-9. Epub 2015 Jan 5.

Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Dermatophytes are a scientific label for a group of three genera (Microsporum, Epidermophyton and Trichophyton) of fungus that causes skin disease in animals and humans. Conventional methods for identification of these fungi are rapid and simple but are not accurate comparing to molecular methods.

Objective: This study aimed to isolate human pathogenic dermatophytes which cause dermatophytosis in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia and to identify these fungi by using conventional and molecular methods. Read More

Mycopathologia 2015 Dec 12;180(5-6):403-6. Epub 2015 Jul 12.

Institute of Life Sciences, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, Liviu Rebreanu 86, 300414, Arad, Romania.

Impaired hair at blepharo-ciliaris area by dermatophytes is a rare clinical entity. This infection is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, being mistakenly referred to as an infection of bacterial origin. Herein, we present a rare case of tinea blepharo-ciliaris associated with tinea barbae in an adult male. Read More

Mycopathologia 2015 Aug 26;180(1-2):1-5. Epub 2015 Apr 26.

Laboratoire de Mycologie, BT422, Service de Dermatologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Several dermatophytes producing numerous pyriform or round microconidia were called Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Among these dermatophytes are the teleomorph species Arthroderma benhamiae, Arthroderma vanbreuseghemii and Arthroderma simii, and other species such as Trichophyton interdigitale, Trichophyton erinacei and Trichophyton quinckeanum for which only the anamorph is known. Confusion exists about which fungus should be really called T. Read More

Clin Dermatol 2014 Nov-Dec;32(6):784-99. Epub 2014 Mar 1.

Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital, and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Dona Mariana 143/C-32, Botafogo 22280-020, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

This paper reviews the recent literature on the diseases of the hair and pilosebaceous unit that may cause a red face. We discuss the epidemiology, clinicals, pathogenesis, and therapy of lichen planopilaris with its variants, discoid lupus erythematosus, folliculitis decalvans, dissecting folliculitis, acne keloidalis nuchae, pseudofolliculitis barbae, tinea capitis, tinea barbae, folliculitis of diverse causative factors and inflammatory follicular keratotic syndromes, ulerythema ophryogenes, atrophoderma vermiculatum, keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, and folliculitis spinulosa decalvans. Read More