Abstract
The high prevalence of superficial mycotic infections shows that 20-25% of the world's population has skin mycoses. Pathogens responsible for skin mycoses are primarily anthropophilic and zoophilic dermatophytes from the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton.
There appears to be considerable inter- and intra-continental variability in the global incidence of these fungal infections. Local socio-economic conditions and cultural practices can also influence the prevalence of a particular infection in a given area.
This review summarises current epidemiological trends for fungal infections and focuses on dermatomycosis of glabrous skin on different continents