A 30 yr old female presents with history of itching under right breast. On examination annular ring lesion was present under the breast. The diagnosis is :: (A) Trichophyton rubrum, (B) Candida albicans, (C) Epidermophyton, (D) Microsporum
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' ie Trichophyton rubrum The findings of itchy annular ring lesions on the trunk point towards the diagnosis by Tinea corporis.Though Tinea corporis can be caused by all the three - Trichophyton Epidermophyton and Microsporum; Trichophyton rubrum is the most common cause.