Keywords: 4809 lores.jpg ID 4809 - The favus on this patient ™s scalp is due to the fungus T schoenleinii The crusted lesions or scutulae were removed Favus is a chronic form of tinea capitis or ringworm of the scalp caused by the fungus Trichophyton schoenleinii It is distinguished by its yellow saucer-shaped crusted lesions or scutulae and permanent hair loss in the affected areas http //phil cdc gov/PHIL_Images/20031008/54234a08bcdd417580d279d29ad08902/4809_lores jpg 1975 PD PD-USGov Tinea capitis |