Cutaneous Mycoses may be classified as dermatophytoses or dermatomycoses. Dermatophytoses are caused by the agents of the genera Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton. Dermatomycoses are cutaneous infections due to other fungi, the most common of which are Candida spp. The dermatophytoses are characterized by an anatomic site-specificity according to genera. For example, Epidermophyton floccosum infects only skin and nails, but does not infect hair shafts and follicles. Whereas, Microsporum spp. infect hair and skin, but do not involve nails. Trichophyton spp. may infect hair, skin, and nails.