Dermatophyte infections are prevalent and highly contagious and typically appear on areas prone to sweat accumulation, such as the feet (athlete's foot) or regions like the armpits and breasts ...

Immunosuppression, eg, human immunodeficiency virus infection, does not increase the frequency of dermatophyte infection; however, the severity of disease and the likelihood of recurrence are ...

Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans.