Trichophyton concentricum

Tri·choph·y·ton con·cen·'tri·cum

an anthropophilic fungal species that is the causative agent of tinea imbricata; it closely resembles the branching mycelium of Trichophyton schoenleinii.

Trich·o·phy·ton con·cen·tri·cum

(tri-kof'i-ton kon-sen'trik-ŭm)

An anthropophilic fungal species that is the causative agent of tinea imbricata; it closely resembles the branching mycelium of T. schoenleinii.

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While most species of Trichophyton and Microsporum can cause Tinea capitis, it is interesting that Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton concentricum and Trichophyton interdigitale never cause Tinea capitis.

Clinicomycological study of tinea capitis

Tinea pseudoimbricata is characterized by concentric scaly rings simulating tinea imbricata but caused by dermatophytes other than Trichophyton concentricum.

Tinea imbricata is an anthropophilic dermatophytosis caused exclusively by Trichophyton concentricum that is primarily seen in individuals of pure race residing in primitive isolated conditions and often is associated with poor hygiene.

Tinea pseudomibricata due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes: a rare case report

Trichophyton concentricum is confined to South Pacific, Central and South America.

Clinico-mycological profile of dermatophytosis in patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Eastern Bihar, India