Trichophyton schoenleinii: An unusual cause of tinea corporis

Abstract

Trichophyton schoenleinii is transmitted by contact between humans and is an example of anthropophilic dermatophyte. T.schoenleinii is a most common cause of favic type of tinea capitis followed by onychomycosis. Almost complete disappearance of many anthropophilic dermatophytes including Trichophyton schoenleinii post Second World War due to the improved life style and hygiene. The main objective of this case report is to present Trichophyton schoenleinii an unusual cause of Tinea corporis in a patient residing in a silk city of Kancheepuram.