Dermatomycoses, which comprise dermatophytosis, candidosis and pityriasis versicolor, affect the most vulnerable populations, represent one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide and cause serious chronic morbidity. 1 Currently, these diseases affect 20%-25% of the world population, but their incidence continues to increase. 2 Dermatophytes, yeasts and non-dermatophytes are etiological agents of dermatomycoses. 1 Superficial and cutaneous mycoses can be detected in skin, hair, nails, mucosa and cutaneomucosal zones due to colonisation of the keratinised layers of the body. They can be extremely contagious,