Category: T

The most frequent cause of ringworm of the scalp. An imperfect fungus species that invades the skin, nails, and hair.  

The causative agent of favus of the scalp.  

A species, one form of which, called granulare, is parasitic on several mammals including horses, dogs, and rodents and can also affect humans. Another variety, called interdigitale, is associated with tinea pedis. A type of imperfect fungi that infects the skin, nails, and hair.  

A hairball found in the stomach or intestine composed of hair, vegetable fibers, and miscellaneous debris.  

An extract prepared from cultures of the fungi of the genus Trichophyton; used as an antigen for skin tests and for the treatment of certain trichophytid infections.  

A skin disorder considered to be an allergic reaction to fungi of the genus Trichophyton.  

An abnormal dread of hair or of touching it.  

Any disease of the hair.  

An infection of the axillary region and sometimes pubic hairs caused by Nocardia tenuis.  

A benign trichomonad that may be present in the mouth.