A Rare Case of Extensive Tinea Capitis and Corporis in a Young Adult due to Trichophyton verrucosum

Extensive dermatophytosis is rarely associated with infection by Trichophyton verrucosum. We report here the first Moroccan case to our knowledge, presenting extensive dermatophytosis due to Trichophyton verrucosum. A 23-year-old young adult presented with multiple itchy skin lesions on the face, back, and head. Clinical examination of the glabrous skin lesions revealed scaly plaques with a pustulo-inflammatory margin and centrifugal extension with central healing. Those on the scalp were more scaly and carried weakened easily peelable hairs. Trichophyton verrucosum var. ochraceum grown from lesions was identified by mycological examinations. Complete lesions regression was obtained at the end of the antifungal treatment.