Dermatophytes are one of the commonest infections in the world today. Dermatophytes are a group of fungal infections that affects the keratinized tissues of the skin, hair and nail. The group consists of three genera namely, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton and Microsporum. The present study was undertaken to study the prevalence and to differentiate dermatophytes and non- dermatophytes and also risk factors that are associated with dermatophytes and occupational related to disease in our tertiary care hospital, Kanchipuram Methods: A total of 106 patients showing typical lesions of dermatophytes from outpatient Department of Dermatology and Venerology in MMCHRI. Samples were collected and processed as per the standard protocol and identification done based on colony characteristics and microscopic morphology of dermatophytes. Results: Out of 106 samples received, 64 patients (60%) were positive for dermatophytes. Tinea corporis is more common in the age group of 20-40 years. Trichophyton rubrum shows the commonest etiology 30 (37%) and Agricultural workers were the common risk factor for Dermatophytes 23(36%). Conclusion: Our study concludes that identification of dermatophyte infection is important for prompt treatment and to elaborate counselling on Personal hygiene, contact with pets and to take complete course of the medications