Dermatophytosis of the skin (Tokelau) - Trichophyton concentricum

France, CHU Necker Parasitologie-Mycologie

Tinea imbricata (Tokelau), limited to Asia and Oceania, is characterized by ring-like growth with overlapping scaly concentric circles looking like waves. The diagnosis requires a sample from the border of the lesion with direct examination and culture.