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The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of superficial fungal infections among the patients that were living in different circumstances in Diyala region, Iraq. From July 2018 to February 2019. There were (42) patients with ages (2-78) years were surveyed for pityriasis versicolor fungal infections by history and clinical examination. The results revealed that the prevalence rates of pityriasis versicolor infections were (19.3%) for both male and female. The proportion of fungal infection in rural area (33.3%) was more preponderant in comparison to urban areas (66.6%). Furthermore, the rate of percent infection by pityriasis versicolor (66.6%) were higher in male whereas in females were (33.3%). In addition, study demonstrated that incidence of pityriasis versicolor infection has been significantly associated with age, area and gender. This study suggested there has been an exigent need to concentration on hygiene values of peoples in addition to increment the economic condition of the society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]