Scutula is classically seen in:: (A) Favus, (B) Small spore ectothrix, (C) Endothrix, (D) Kerion
Answer is A. Scutula is the charecteristic lesion of us. The classical picture of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii is characterized by the presenceof yellowish cup-shaped crusts known as scutula which develops round a hair. Adjacent crusts confluent and form a mass of yellow crusting. Note: the other three options mentioned are morphological forms of T.capitis. Ref: Rook's textbook of dermatology, Edition-8, Page 36.27.