Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Dermatophyte infections, such as Tinea corporis (ringworm), Tinea cruris (jock itch), Tinea faciei (facial ringworm), and others, are becoming more prevalent in the general population. These infections are fungal in nature and typically affect the skin, often resulting in characteristic red, itchy, and sometimes ring-shaped rashes. They are generally spread through direct contact with an infected person or surface, and certain factors like warm and humid environments can contribute to their spread. If you suspect you have a dermatophyte infection, it's essential to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and treatment. Methods: Out of a total of 260 cases with clinically probable Dermatophytosis, various samples, such as skin scrapings, nail clippings, hair, and hair stubs, were collected and subjected to both KOH mount and SDA culture analyses. Results: Out of the total cases, the majority of patients were male, comprising 152 individuals (58.46%), while 108 were female (41.53%). The age group most frequently affected was 20 to 30 years old. The most prevalent type of Dermatophytosis was tinea corporis, accounting for 132 cases (50.76%), followed by tinea cruris at 50 cases (19.23%), tinea unguinum at 36 cases (13.84%), and tinea capitis at 20 cases (07.69%). The most common fungal isolate was Trichophyton rubrum, responsible for 54 cases (38.57%). It was followed by Trichophyton mentagrophytes (16.85%), Microsporum audoni (15.42%), Microsporum gypsium (8.43%), Trichophyton violaceum (3.28%), and Epidermophyton fluccosum (1.43%). Conclusion: Dermatophyte infections are prevalent in contemporary society, with a higher incidence among men, particularly those in the middle-age bracket. These infections are most commonly observed in individuals belonging to the lower-middle class, many of whom are engaged in manual labor. The most typical presentation is tinea corporis et cruris.