Tinea Manuum

Tinea manuum is a superficial mycosis of the palms, dorsum, or interdigital folds of one or both hands. It is usually caused by dermatophytes, although rare cases caused by Hendersonula toruloidea and Scytalidium hyalinum have been reported in the literature.

Tinea manuum frequently coexists with tinea pedis, but localized forms occasionally affect the hands exclusively. The condition is distributed worldwide, and, as with other dermatophytoses, contact with infected people, animals, and soil is the most common source.