👉 Microsporum is a type of fungus that causes fungal skin infections in humans. It can be found on the skin, often in the area around the nose or mouth. The fungus grows slowly and is difficult to treat with antibiotics alone. Symptoms include redness, itching, and scaling of the skin, which may become so severe that it can lead to an infection called pemphigus vulgaris. Microsporum is often treated with topical treatments such as corticosteroids and antifungal