A patient presents with itchy lesions as shown. The causes for this morphology is likely to be
Correct Answer: Trichophyton rubrum
Description: The image is of an annular lesionTinea caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton/ Microsporum/ Epidermophyton) is one of the commonest causes for this presentation.Sporothrix causes linear nodules and sinuses along lymphatics; Candida usually causes white creamy lesions for eg in the oral cavity or erythematous itchy lesions in skin folds/on glans.
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