In the last 3-5 years, among the various superficial mycosis, dermatophytoses was the most frequent type reported, followed by pityriasis versicolor and candidosis
A recent epidemiologic survey in a rural area in Java showed that pityriasis versicolor was the most frequent finding, and tinea was more frequently found located on the body
Dermatophytes are molds that use keratin as a nutritional source, not dimorphic, and their habitat is mainly human skin (except Microsporum canis which infects dogs and cats)
In 1980, Trichophyton rubrum was the major causative agent of dermatophytosis, followed by Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Microsporum canis