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Deep-Seated Pustular Trichophyton Rubrum: Report of a Case

Deep-Seated Pustular Trichophyton Rubrum: Report of a Case Abstract Since Wilson's1 presentation of the cases dealing with the granulomatous lesions produced by Trichophyton rubrum, a great deal of interest has been rejuvenated in the study of this organism. In the past two decades a number of bizarre and perplexing cutaneous lesions have been caused by T. rubrum, such as the deep-seated infection of the neck reported by Harris and Lewis2 in 1930. In this case they were unable to demonstrate the organisms in the biopsy material by using a methylene blue stain; however, their cultures were positive. Cremer3 reported 15 cases of follicular inflammation of distal portions of the legs in which the organism was found to be in an endo- and ectothrix position. These lesions appeared almost exclusively in women. Wilson was able to show the fungus elements in the granulomatous areas of the corium as well as the hair shaft. References 1. A mixture of sodium propionate, sodium caprylate, propionic acid, undecylenic acid, salicylic acid, copper undecylenate, and sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate. 2. Wilson, J. W.: Trichophytic Granuloma (Tinea Profunda) Due to Trichophyton Rubrum , A. M. A. Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 65:375-376 ( (March) ) 1952. 3. Harris, J. H., and Lewis, G. M.: Trichophyton Purpureum (Bang) as a Deep Invader of the Skin , Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 22:1-6 ( (July) ) 1930. 4. Cremer, G.: Unusual Form of Mycosis (Granuloma) on Lower Legs Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum Castellani , Nederl. Tijdschr. geneesk. 97:1463-1468 ( (June 6) ) 1953. 5. Reiss, F.: Successful Inoculations of Animals with Trichophyton Purpureum , Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 49:242-248 ( (April) ) 1944. 6. Sternberg, T. H.; Tarbet, J. E.; Newcomer, V. D., and Winer, L. H.: Deep Infection of Mice with Trichophyton Rubrum (Purpureum) J. Invest. Dermat. 19:373-384 ( (Nov.) ) 1952. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png A.M.A. Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1957 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0096-5359
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10.1001/archderm.1957.01550160069008
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Abstract

Abstract Since Wilson's1 presentation of the cases dealing with the granulomatous lesions produced by Trichophyton rubrum, a great deal of interest has been rejuvenated in the study of this organism. In the past two decades a number of bizarre and perplexing cutaneous lesions have been caused by T. rubrum, such as the deep-seated infection of the neck reported by Harris and Lewis2 in 1930. In this case they were unable to demonstrate the organisms in the biopsy material by using a methylene blue stain; however, their cultures were positive. Cremer3 reported 15 cases of follicular inflammation of distal portions of the legs in which the organism was found to be in an endo- and ectothrix position. These lesions appeared almost exclusively in women. Wilson was able to show the fungus elements in the granulomatous areas of the corium as well as the hair shaft. References 1. A mixture of sodium propionate, sodium caprylate, propionic acid, undecylenic acid, salicylic acid, copper undecylenate, and sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate. 2. Wilson, J. W.: Trichophytic Granuloma (Tinea Profunda) Due to Trichophyton Rubrum , A. M. A. Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 65:375-376 ( (March) ) 1952. 3. Harris, J. H., and Lewis, G. M.: Trichophyton Purpureum (Bang) as a Deep Invader of the Skin , Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 22:1-6 ( (July) ) 1930. 4. Cremer, G.: Unusual Form of Mycosis (Granuloma) on Lower Legs Caused by Trichophyton Rubrum Castellani , Nederl. Tijdschr. geneesk. 97:1463-1468 ( (June 6) ) 1953. 5. Reiss, F.: Successful Inoculations of Animals with Trichophyton Purpureum , Arch. Dermat. & Syph. 49:242-248 ( (April) ) 1944. 6. Sternberg, T. H.; Tarbet, J. E.; Newcomer, V. D., and Winer, L. H.: Deep Infection of Mice with Trichophyton Rubrum (Purpureum) J. Invest. Dermat. 19:373-384 ( (Nov.) ) 1952.

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A.M.A. Archives of DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Apr 1, 1957

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