10 Fungal Infection Symptoms
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Majocchi’s Granuloma
A fungal infection of the hair follicles is called Majocchi's granuloma. It's a rare clinical variant of tinea corporis. Fungi makes its way into the shaft of the hair follicles and penetrates the skin, causing a scaly plaque with pustules, blisters and nodules.
Majocchi's granuloma is more common in adults than children and has several causes, including humid tropical climates, an underlying weak immune system, shaving and untreated infections.4‘Majocchi Granuloma.’ DermNet NZ, dermnetnz.org/topics/majocchi-granuloma
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