15. Tinea Capitis: Scalp Dermatophytosis, Types & Diagnosis | USMLE

Microscopic view of a skin biopsy showing a fungus/dermatophyte infection. Dermatophytes are fungi that cause Ringworm, Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, and toenail fungus. This particular fungus had spread from a pet - fungi native to animals that spread to people tend to be even more aggressive! #fungus #fungi #infection #nature #natural #animal #pet #spread #skin #skincare #skinexpert #med #medicine #doctor #dr #physician #micro #microscopy #microscope #histology #bio #biology #derm #dermatology #d