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Superficial mycoses, also called fungal infections, are the most common type of skin infections, affecting 20–25 % of people worldwide. The prevalence of mycoses is increasing, and the causative organisms have shifted or changed over the past several decades. The change in causative organisms seen in various geographic locations has been influenced by migration as well as changes in socioeconomic conditions and lifestyle. Common causes of tinea corporis, tinea (pityriasis) versicolor and candidiasis will be reviewed. The typical clinical presentations along with methods of diagnosis and treatment will be discussed.
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Jackson-Richards, D. (2014). Tinea Corporis, Tinea Versicolor, and Candidiasis. In: Jackson-Richards, D., Pandya, A. (eds) Dermatology Atlas for Skin of Color. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54446-0_32
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