16th July 2026

Clinical features

Tinea corporis typically presents as annular plaques with an advancing scaly edge and central clearing. Tinea pedis may manifest as interdigital maceration, moccasin-type scaling, or vesiculobullous eruptions. Tinea capitis often affects children and presents with patchy hair loss and black dot alopecia. Onychomycosis affects the nails and causes discolouration, thickening, and onycholysis.

Candidal infections involve intertriginous areas, such as under the breasts or in the groin, presenting with erythematous plaques and satellite pustules. Malassezia infections like pityriasis versicolor cause hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules with fine scale, commonly on the trunk.