Epidermophyton floccosum · Overview & 3D model

A human-associated dermatophyte affecting skin and nails, with characteristic clustered macroconidia. Explore its illustrative 3D model, human context, and sources.

About this organism

A human-associated dermatophyte affecting skin and nails, with characteristic clustered macroconidia. Skin and nail infection are relevant here. Hair invasion is not assigned to this profile.

Site and host context matter

Skin and nail infection are relevant here. Hair invasion is not assigned to this profile.

About the 3D illustration

A cluster of smooth, thin-walled club-shaped macroconidia attached to a hypha. No microconidia are present; cell count and cluster spacing are schematic. Colours encode structures; they are not measured biological hues. Each specimen is independently enlarged. Independent scientific review remains pending.

Profile sources

Source check: 2026-09-21. Educational content; independent scientific review remains pending.

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