Background and Aim: Dermatophytosis that is recurrent and clinically unresponsive is becoming more common in our country. It has a long history of exacerbations and remissions. However, there is little information in the published literature about the scope of the problem and the characteristics of recurrent dermatophytosis. The goal of our research is to discover the morphological pattern of dermatophytosis in different age groups and genders. Material and Methods: This 6-month prospective descriptive study was conducted in the dermatological outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary medical centre in India. The study enlisted 200 patients with dermatophytosis who were willing to participate. A comprehensive dermatological, general, and systemic examination was performed. Based on their narrative and inspection, their diagnosis was verified. The patients were categorised based on their age, gender, disease duration, and dermatophytosis morphology. Results: In our study, the majority of the 200 instances (40.5%) were seen in the age group 21-30, with one case (0.5%) seen in the age group 71-80. There were 124 men (62%) and 76 women (38%). Dermatophytosis involving a single site was identified in 188 (94%) instances, with multiple site involvement seen in 12 (6%) cases. Out of the 188 cases with a single pattern of dermatophytosis, 100 cases (53.19%) had corporis pattern, 36 cases (19.14%) had incognito pattern, 23 cases (12.23%) had cruris pattern, 5 cases (2.65%) had faceii pattern, and 6 cases (3.19%) had pedis pattern. Conclusion: Young boys are the most vulnerable group. Tinea corporis is most commonly seen in an annular pattern. Tinea incognito was the second most prevalent manifestation in our study sample. This refers to the uncontrolled use of over-the-counter topical drugs with a mix of corticosteroids and antifungals.

Background and Aim: Dermatophytosis that is recurrent and clinically unresponsive is becoming more common in our country. It has a long history of exacerbations and remissions. However, there is little information in the published literature about the scope of the problem and the characteristics of recurrent dermatophytosis. The goal of our research is to discover the morphological pattern of dermatophytosis in different age groups and genders. Material and Methods: This 6-month prospective descriptive study was conducted in the dermatological outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary medical centre in India. The study enlisted 200 patients with dermatophytosis who were willing to participate. A comprehensive dermatological, general, and systemic examination was performed. Based on their narrative and inspection, their diagnosis was verified. The patients were categorised based on their age, gender, disease duration, and dermatophytosis morphology. Results: In our study, the majority of the 200 instances (40.5%) were seen in the age group 21-30, with one case (0.5%) seen in the age group 71-80. There were 124 men (62%) and 76 women (38%). Dermatophytosis involving a single site was identified in 188 (94%) instances, with multiple site involvement seen in 12 (6%) cases. Out of the 188 cases with a single pattern of dermatophytosis, 100 cases (53.19%) had corporis pattern, 36 cases (19.14%) had incognito pattern, 23 cases (12.23%) had cruris pattern, 5 cases (2.65%) had faceii pattern, and 6 cases (3.19%) had pedis pattern. Conclusion: Young boys are the most vulnerable group. Tinea corporis is most commonly seen in an annular pattern. Tinea incognito was the second most prevalent manifestation in our study sample. This refers to the uncontrolled use of over-the-counter topical drugs with a mix of corticosteroids and antifungals.