INTRODUCTION: Dermatophytic infections, also known as ringworm, is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin around the
world. The most common symptom seen with dermatophyte infection is pruritis. The varied presentation of tinea is often confusing with other skin
diseases. It may be due to the irrational application of broad-spectrum steroid ointments and creams, leading to misdiagnosis and mismanagement.
This study was begun to know the prevalence, clinical, and mycological prole of various dermatophytes
OBJECTIVES OFTHE STUDY:
1.To study the prevalence of tinea infections.
2.To study the clinical presentation of patients with tinea infections.
3.To study the mycological prole of various tinea infections.
METHODS: Clinical assessment was done, which include a detailed history, general physical examination, and examination of the lesion. After a
complete review, the evaluation took place.
Direct Microscopic Examination. Culture helps in the identication of species.
CONCLUSION: To conclude, dermatophytosis is very common in India. It has been registered all over the world but with a different distribution,
incidence, and epidemiology from location to location. Geographic location, climate, overcrowding, health care, immigration, personal and
environmental hygiene, culture, and socioeconomic status have been attributed as major risk factors for these variations
The Epidemiology of Dermatophyte Infection in Southeastern Korea (1979~2013)
