Korean J Med Mycol.
2017 Dec;22(4):178-181. 10.17966/KJMM.2017.22.4.178.
Favus Diagnosed in Siblings in 1979
- Affiliations
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- 1Jin Dermatologic Clinic, Busan, Korea.
- 2Catholic Skin Clinic, Daegu, Korea.
- 3Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea. pituitarygland@hanmail.net
- KMID: 2403739
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.17966/KJMM.2017.22.4.178
Abstract
- Favus is a chronic dermatophyte infection of the scalp presented by thick yellow crusts within the hair follicles which leads to scarring alopecia. Favus is associated with poor hygiene and malnutrition so that it is seen almost exclusively in Africa, the Middle East and parts of South America with abruptly decreased incidence nowadays. The last report referring favus was published in 1996 in Korea, which might have historical significance. Herein, we report favus diagnosed in siblings in 1979.
