Causes of skin fungus Dermatophyte fungi are a group of keratin-degrading molds that invade the outer skin, hair, and nails. They thrive in warm, moist environments and spread through skin to skin contact, contaminated surfaces, and footwear. Korea's humi…
Dermatophyte basics Dermatophyte fungus refers to a group of fungi that invade keratinized skin, hair, and nails. In Korea, warm, humid summers and crowded living spaces raise the risk of these infections. The main culprits are fungi in the genera Microsp…