%0 Journal Article %T Study of 100 cases of dermatophytosis in Ahwaz %J Iranian Journal of Dermatology %I Iranian Society of Dermatology %Z 2717-0721 %A Omidian, M %D 1999 %\ 08/01/1999 %V 2 %N 4 %P 17-21 %! Study of 100 cases of dermatophytosis in Ahwaz %K Dermatophyte %K Fungus %K Tinea %R %X Background: Dermatophyte infections are common contagious diseases found in all over the world specially in tropical regions. Objective: Our objective was to study different forms of dermatophytosis in Ahwaz. Patients and Methods: We studied 100 cases of dermatophytosis whom were visited in a private skin clinic in 1372 to 1376 in Ahwaz. Results: Among 266 suspected patients sent for fungal examination, 100 dermatophyte cases (79 men and 21 women) were diagnosed. Tinea capitis was the most common tinea found in 34% specially in the boys and the most common fungal agent was Microsporum canis. Tinea cruris was found in 32% and was the most common form in men. The most important fungal agent was Epidermophyton fluccosum. The incidence of other forms were: tinea corporis 20%, tinea pedis 7%, tinea faciei 4%, tinea mannum 1%. Onychomycosis due to dermatophytes and tinea barbae were not found, but 2 cases of onychomycosis due to non-dermatophyte saprophytes were observed. Conclusion: Tinea capitis was the most common clinical form and zoophilic fungi were the most common etiologic agents of dermatophytosis in Ahwaz. %U https://www.iranjd.ir/article_101024_895885066b14e03a631817e2ae73fd55.pdf