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Hello i just wanted to ask if there is any at home remedies to help cure tinea capitis? i've already started oral treatment i just waned to know if there was anything to help

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No... Only by medicine..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

Im suffering from tinea capitis. Is there any medicine that can heal the infected portion of scalp instantly??

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6 to 8 weeks minimum for treatment ...  Read More

Hello doctors My sister 7 y.o. she is suffering from tinea capitis Treatment with lulliconazole lotion and keto shampoo was done and it was almost cured . Now she has again having itching and discharge sinuses . I m thinking to add oral griseofulvin But i wanna know dosage of it , she is 22kg According to 15mg/kg dose required is 330 So plzz gui

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Please stick to the dose given by the doctor who has prescribed. Otherwise please consult online for fresh opinion ...  Read More

For how much time clotrimazole lotion should be on scalp for tinea capitis. Can I wear Cap or hat after appplying it. And Can I use it with nizorole shampoo.

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Are you sure its a tinea capitis. Are you prsecribed any oral antifungal with it. Yaa you can wear hat or cap after using it. You can use nizral shampoo. ...  Read More

I had Tinea Capitis last year on back side of head, but I took Fluconazole tab.; Livocetrizine, used Clobyte GM lotion and washed my head with a Ketoconazole Shampoo, it had a great effect on the fungal infection, my hair grew back after few months. And again after an year, the Infection is back on my nape. Please help me know how to get rid of it

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First I would like to confirm the diagnosis, so kindly revert back with images of the affected area for better advice. ...  Read More

Hi, I have a history of Palmoplantar plaque Psoriasis and suddenly after a haircut I spotted this on the scalp. Doctor said it is Tinea Capitis and has put me on antifungal medication. There is no itching and very less flaking, but it not reduce any further. So will it be Tinea Capitis or Scalp psoriasis?

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Appears to be more along the lines of psoriatic patch/ Seborrheic patch. A more detailed history including if history of dandruff is present etc. and more clinical images will be required. Please take ...  Read More

I am having itching on my head and i feel like its tinea capitis or psoriasis,and i when that area it appears like dandruff has got accumulated but when i remove it ig again appears. Sometimes i go out in sun itching starts stops when i come in shade for some time. I am becoming bald and started getting black small spots on my scalp. Can i take bot

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Tinea capitis is not seen in adults. You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairlin ...  Read More

Can we wash our hands with fresh water if we touch some part infected with tinea capitis. If soap is not avaialable what should we do?

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Better use soap. ...  Read More

Can timea capitis spread or transfer from children to adults. Should we avoid touching their hair. And what about thing which they touch after scratching their itchy head. Should we avoid all that thing which they touch after straching their itchy head . Because they all become infected by germs. And it is almost impossible. So what precautions sho

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Usually rare..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

Diagnosed with tinea infection in scalp. Took itroconazole and topifort nx for about 15 days but unsuccessful. Scaly scalp is usual now with a lot of itching and hairfall along with dandruff.

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Tinea capitis does not affect adults. You may be having severe dandruff which can be due to sebopsoriasis or seborrhoeic dermatitis. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consu ...  Read More

Is there any surgical method to treat chronic fungal infection that has spread over a large part of the body? I have fungal infection that initially started from the groin and arm pit few years ago. It healed After treating it with oral itraconazole and luliconazole cream for three weeks, but after stopping treatment it returned and it's been like

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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ...  Read More

I want to know about my condition of this tinea versicolor. What treatment and medicine I will need.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from fungus pityriasis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for deta ...  Read More

Is there a diagnostic test available for scalp ring worm? I know that a culture test can be done. But can you tell me where to get that done, which department, how to get that done?

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Pathology department. ...  Read More

Is It Possible To Prevent Tinea Versicolor From Returning Back In The Future After Successful Treatment??

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Though it’s very much possible to prevent it but the first step is to complete the treatment as suggested by your doctor ...  Read More

I myself(medical student) having tinea infection since 2021 ,I ve been self medicating with oral fluconazole 150 mg weekly and candid cream daily but it recurrs whenever I stop medication every time ,and I m also concerned about long term use of fluconazole about androgenic side effects, would you suggest me a good treatment plan which works well

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Treatment depends on the severity...Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depend ...  Read More

Having big Tinea Cruris on inner thighs. Full red and scally , very uncomfortable, please suggest me permanent cure for this, I have applied Candid powder and Lobate GM cream but no effect, Fungus is keep on increasing. please help me and suggest quick and best treatment.

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No...contains steroid.. very dangerous... alternate safe cream available...do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

I am recently diagnosed with Tinea infection in my Groin. And is on the medication prescribed by the doctor(Onabet Max cream, and I-Tyza capsule. Had to stop the capsule initially due to gastric issues). I am not able to make out if there is any improvement in the condition after 3 weeks of medication. The area of patch is increased but the skin is

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Treatment depends on the severity.. alternate medicine required.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos.. ...  Read More

Hi, Please find the attached pics and let know if its Tinea. He is having itching on and off not regularly. He has a history of dermatitis and tinea before 2 years.

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Hi Looks like tinea. ...  Read More

I was undergoing treatment for "tinea scrotum eczema" for past 8 months. But still it is not cured. tinea is curable? I was also taking oral medication and ointment as doctor prescribed to me. please help me to get rid of it. Making me to feel low.

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It can be improved with specific medicine..tinea infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends o ...  Read More

I face fungle infaction on my head scalp there a lot itching and drycells making a circle I take madition like grasiofulvin and ketoconazol it effect on them but after 5-6 month fungle are back again

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Kindly consult online with proper photographs for proper diagnosis and management. ...  Read More

I have been facing Tinea problem on my hip again and again, it is getting cured till I use medicine and once I stopped dose it's coming back, it's been more than 2 years I am facing this issue.

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Fungal infections are curable with proper treatment If issues r recurring, kindly consult for specific treatment and detailed discussion regarding your queries ...  Read More

Im a surgery resident. I had tinea cruris 3 months back. I had a course of tab itraconazole 200 mg od for 14 days...and topical teebinafine 1 percent bd flucos powder..antifungal soap and strct hygiene The leison reduced and i have been usinh terbinafine for the past 3 months but whenever i stop the cream aftee 2 to 3 days i see mild starting of re

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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pre ...  Read More

Recently i was diagnosed with seborrheic capitis, i am still continuing the meds doctor suggested me: ducray anaphase plus shampoo and danclear shampoo along with kerglo eva. But i have notice that my hair has become thin and fall a lott.. too much Any advice as to how deal with this.. Thanks

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ...  Read More

Please suggest me cream for permanent treatment of tinea versicolour......................................

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Hello dear. Kindly share a clear picture of the affected skin for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Even after complete medication Iit appears every summer. Very frustrated. pls suggest measures for treatment of tinea versicolor.

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Don't worry.. treatment depends on the severity.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

I want to know the best treatment for tinea corporis because it is recurring from 1.5 years homeopath or allopathic where should i go

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Don't worry..100% cure possible..Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circ ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Kindly suggest me treatment for Tinea versicolor. My patches are getting visible everywhere. Thank you

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Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ...  Read More

Doctor I'm suffering from tinea from 1 and half year I tried all types of creams and tablets nothing Is useful for me please suggest me what to do it has spread all over my lower body parts

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ...  Read More

I have tinea corporis in several parts of my body for more than 6 months. Whenever i am taking any treatment it is not completely cured.it is coming back..please help

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ...  Read More

I have tinea versicolor all over my skin and it itches,but not very much visible because am fair in completion but when close it can be seen what the best treatment.

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ...  Read More

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