If the trichophyton spreads to other areas?
If trichophytons infect the nail it is called trichophytosis, and if it infects the toes it’s called athlete’s foot. However, does it also infect other parts of the body?
The answer is yes! It does
If it infects the head it’s called “tinea alba”, on the body and it’s called tinea corporis, and on the groin and it’s called “tinea cruris”.
Trichophytons cannot be seen by the naked eye. It’s difficult to know when one is exposed to the condition. It is important to undergo the full treatment that is prescribed to us.
Trichophytons are very infectious. When a member of the family is infected and walks on the floor bare footed, the fungus spreads to the floor. From there it’s possible to spread to other members indirectly.
Therefore, to prevent infection within the household, a quick discovery and quick treatment is crucial.
A new form of trichophytons found on the scalp
A type of tichophyton has been gaining a lot of focus recently. Trichophyton tonsurans causes infection of the scalp and originates from south America.
This has increased in numbers and has spread to the US, Europe and Japan.
Symptoms begin with a spot which appears like a insect bite. The fungus is more infectious than the standard trichophyton, and spreads very quickly to other parts of the body. Worst cases are when the area of infection damages the skin and causes hair loss.
Keep the body clean to avoid risk of infection. Avoid sharing any clothing and materials with individuals with the condition. This includes towels and caps.
