A 30 year old female presents with history of itching under right breast. On examination annular ring lesion was present under the breast. The diagnosis is –
Trichophyton rubrum
Candida albicans
Epidermophyton
Microsporum
The findings of itchy annular ring lesions on the trunk point towards the diagnosis of Tinea corporis.
Though Tinea corporis can be caused by all the three - Trichophyton, Epidermophyton and Microsporum; Trichophyton rubrum is the most common cause.