Trichophytosis on Leukoformula

Trichophytosis: Endothrix Hair Invasion Microscopy

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0300

Trichophytosis, spore arrangement of the “endothrix” type. Hair, 20% KOH treatment, original magnification x400.

In this type of infection, hairs do not fluoresce under UV light. Arthroconidia are arranged in parallel rows inside the hair shaft (hence “endo”), and the cuticle is undamaged.

Microscopy of Hair in Microsporia: KOH Preparation

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0300

Microsporia (Microsporum). Hair, KOH 20%. 🔬 A genus of fungi causing dermatophytosis of the scalp. Photo 1,2 - magnification x100 Photo 3,4,5,6 - magnification x400

🙏 Images kindly provided by medical laboratory technician Dmitry Emelyanov.

Microscopic Examination of Hair in Trichophytosis

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0300

Trichophytosis. Hair, magnification x400+zoom, KOH 20%

Material kindly provided by medical laboratory technician Dmitry Emelyanov.

Microscopic Diagnosis of Trichophytosis Using KOH Prep

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0300

Trichophytosis. Hair, KOH 20%, magnification x400+zoom

👉 Material kindly provided by medical laboratory technician Dmitry Emelyanov.

Dermatophyte Diagnosis: Spore Type in Hair & Wood's Lamp

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:41:00 +0300

Approximate identification of dermatophyte species based on spore arrangement in hair and fluorescence under Wood’s lamp. Source: Kashkin. Practical Guide to Medical Mycology.

👉 Material kindly provided by medical lab technician - Dmitry Emelyanov.

Hair Microscopy in Trichophytosis: Ectothrix-Type Spores

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:30:00 +0300

Trichophytosis. Mycology. ✅ Spore arrangement in hair is ectothrix-type. Do not fluoresce under Wood’s lamp. 400x magnification.

👉 Material kindly provided by medical lab technician - Dmitry Emelyanov.