Superficial fungal infections of the skin are categorized into superficial, cutaneous, and subcutaneous types. Superficial mycoses affect the stratum corneum and include conditions like tinea versicolor, tinea nigra, and piedra. Tinea versicolor is a chronic infection caused by Malassezia furfur, wh

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Ringworm, a common skin disorder known as tinea, is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by worms but by a fungal infection. This article explores the various types of ringworm affecting different parts of the body, such as tinea corporis (body), tinea c

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