Superficial fungal infections are common at all ages, in both sexes, and have a worldwide distribution. These infections include tinea capitis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea manuum, tinea barbae, tinea versicolor, and candidal infections are also common.

Treatment modalities include oral and topical agents. However, good personal hygiene is an important adjunct to antifungal therapy.