Sunday, 24 August 2025

Ringworm

 

David Gruby (1810–1898) was the first to identify fungi as the cause of ringworm

Between 1841 and 1844, Gruby described several dermatophytes responsible for ringworm infections of the skin, hair, and nails

Trichophyton tonsurans 1844

Found in scalp ringworm (tinea capitis).

Described as causing hair breakage and bald patches in children.



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