Summary

• Superficial fungal infection with varying presentation depending on site.
• Diagnosis is typically clinical, although speciation via fungal culture and proof of mycological cure via serial fungal culture may aid patient care.
• It is highly recommended to confirm diagnosis of tinea unguium and tinea capitis prior to treatment.
• Topical therapy is sufficient for most tinea infections.
• Fungicidal topical allylamines demonstrate good cure rates with short duration of treatment.
• Systemic therapy is preferred for tinea capitis, tinea barbae, tinea manuum, and onychomycosis.