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Scutula is classically seen in:

A
Favus
B
Small spore ectothrix
C
Endothrix
D
Kerion
High-Yield Explanation
Scutula is the charecteristic lesion of us. The classical picture of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii is characterized by the presenceof yellowish cup-shaped crusts known as scutula which develops round a hair. Adjacent crusts confluent and form a mass of yellow crusting. Note: the other three options mentioned are morphological forms of T.capitis. Ref: Rook's textbook of dermatology, Edition-8, Page 36.27.

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