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Shameeran Salman Ismael, Bland Husamuldeen Abdullaha, Amal Jameel Sadiq.

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Dermatophytosis is a contiguous fungal disease that affects and multiplies the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatophytosis prevalence has been increasing gradually in recent years, particularly in tropical or subtropical nations where temperatures and relative humidity are high. There are seven genera of dermatophytosis including Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Nannizzia, Paraphyton, Lophophyton, Microsporum, and Arthroderma. Most dermatophytosis infections are characterized by scaling, pustules, itching, inflammation, and loss of hair and nails. The main diagnosis of Dermatophytosis depends on microscopy and culture. And molecular study. DNA sequencing, or microscopy can then be used to identify the cultures. DNA-based molecular assays (PCR) can directly diagnose and identify clinical samples, depending on the assay. Several classical agents, such as Whitfield's ointment and Castellani's (Carbol fuchsin solution) paint, are still in use today but have no particular antibacterial properties. This article highlighted dermatophytosis, causative agent, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and treatment

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