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Berlin – For several years, infections caused by the fungus Trichophyton (T.) tonsurans were widespread worldwide, especially in contact and martial arts. In 2021, researchers from Germany reported for the first time on the transmission of this highly contagious dermatophyte through beard shaving and hairdressing in hairdressing salons in Germany (Mycoses, 2021; DOI: 10.1111/myc.13231). 18 young men developed infections shortly after shaving their beards and/or hair…