Jain A, et al. - Since recurrent and clinically unresponsive dermatophytosis is becoming more common in India, but there is little information about the scope of the problem and the factors that contribute to these difficult to treat superficial fungal infections, researchers conducted this prospective cross‐sectional study to identify factors contributing to difficult to treat recurrent superficial fungal infections. Between September 2018 to March 2020, 105 patients of all age groups presenting with either recurrent or long‐standing dermatophyte infection attending the outpatient department of Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy of Bharati Hospital, Pune, India, were analyzed. Hyperhidrosis, obesity, positive family history, tight clothing, and chronic diseases can all play a role in the development of dermatophytic infection. When it comes to difficult-to-treat tinea infections, however, irrational topical steroid use, non-dermatologist care, and history of tinea tend to be more important causative factors. Dermatophytosis treatment by dermatologists/trained physicians, as well as raising public awareness about the current tinea situation in the region, will help to mitigate the current crisis.