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How does ringworm spread

There seems to be ringworm spreaded in Mumbai. Every person seems to have ringworm and have spreaded to all the family members too. Is it true? Suggest Some remedies for ringworm. Thank you.

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Bombay is a hot humid place. And we all have a very hectic lifestyle too. Fungal infections increase in summer. But they can be treated and cleared provided every individual takes proper adequate trea ...  Read More

I have ringworm in thie from last 1 month .. they spreading now.. medicine, creams are not working what i do

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The treatment for fungal infection is simple. You have to take anti fungal tablets and creams for few weeks following which it resolves. Do not apply soap on that area and do not self treat with over ...  Read More

Ringworm in pubic region spreading fast please suggest best medicine to remove it completely

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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 ringworm at my heap and it is spreading pls give me advice so that I come out from this problem

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I have ringworm in my leg near ankle.it is spreading to other leg and few dots in same leg . am taking oral medicine along with fungal cream. How to stop spreading. Taking medicine for past ten days . attached photo

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Fungal infection is becoming an increasing problem due to misdiagnosis and wrong treatment with OTC medications. To add to the problem, many combination tubes are easily available in market and there ...  Read More

Ringworm are spread over my waist and elbows,its very irritating and itching so much.I took medical treatment but i gave relief only till i took medicine and after that it came again.

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and waist area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets along ...  Read More

Suffering from the ringworm three months consulted doctors used clotrimazole cream but no effect still spreading on whole body.. groin legs stomach head face... what at should i do? 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 had an ringworm last diwali by applying Ring guard and pandrem it got fine but the marks did not go gradually the marks kept on spreading but no itchiness was there and now they have got worse I use pandrem the effect is very very little I need 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 had ringworm infection in my foot near ankle. Have taken oral medicine and cream and got cured 90% but after few days it is spreading like small pink patches to other leg..what to do

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Hi! You can apply the same cream over the leg as well. Make sure that you do not share your soaps or towels with anyone else. Fungal infection can easily spread from one person to another. ...  Read More

Ringworm is spreading and itching is there from 2 months. Tried applying ring guard, jalim lotion etc but didn't work. Its getting severe as itching is increasing. Please suggest medication.

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You will need oral medication at the earliest. see a qualified dermatologist near you or send in the photos and details of the lesions on practo direct consult. Warm regards Dr Govind Suresh Mittal, ...  Read More

My friend got a dandruff problem but his is spreading more towards forehead as well. He also told me about having red spots on his chest as well. Can somebody tell me what is the reason behind all these symptoms?

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Rashes started at a small spot. And has spread all over body now in a month. Consulted two docters till now. The recent one suggested  bilert 20, lecope, ethislone 8 and hicope solution. Been using for a week now. Some rashes have gone a little black and developed pus while it has also spread on the lower part of arm and wrist. Some of them it

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I am attaching a pic of one rash. It's been there for 60 days. I have used medication for 45 days. It is not at all curing. The doctor said it's a tinea corporis other homeopathy doctor said it's a Ringworm. Though I am taking both alopathy and homeopathy it is not at all curing. I have used iterconazole tablets soap and Dustin powder with lilocona

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Hello I am ayurvedic dr . And specialized to treat such cases , I had treated many cases as I prepare my own medicine for such cases and after applying that lotion u will get good results in a week on ...  Read More

I just want to know. After exposure to hiv. ringworm or psoriasis are early symptoms of hiv. ?? In 45 to 60 days. Attaching pics of my rash. Is it ringworm or psoriasis? It's because of hiv ? Or its early symptoms

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Dear Practo User, The skin lesions shown in the photographs are not typical early symptoms of HIV infection. Acute HIV infection (which usually occurs 2–6 weeks after exposure) commonly presents with ...  Read More

Hi I have herpes simplex virus from many years but I don't take any medicine because I rarely get any blister . In coming one to two years I am going to marry so don't want to spread it to my partner. Is there any solutionto prevent herpes from spreading? Can I live normal life with my partner ??

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I have been having a ringworm mark on my right shoulder for the past 2 months. It has been increasing gradually everyday. I have been taking bilast m table daily and zocon 200 every alternate days. But the problem seems to be there still.

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It is fungal infection. Stop self treatment. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

My Husband noticed black spot on his foot and now its next to it as well. No pain but i think it has spread. Looks just like a tattoo and not bruise. Its not an injury but could it be cancer?

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Detailed history needed Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Hello! Does it look like ringworm in these photos? It started with mosquito bite like appearance. After a little itching it became like this after several days. It is oozing some liquid as you can see. I am not itching it all. Thanks

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a ringworm problem since last year I had visited a nearby doctor and get a cream ...but during winter it was clear but now I am facing again same thing

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I have ringworm problem since last year on my nose . I take h tretament to a nearby doctor .and in winter this is fine but again it starts happening in summer plz let me know what to do

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If you can share a clear picture in good lighting that would be helpful, also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment ...  Read More

Have significant yellow tartar which is now spreading down the gum since a few months, also teeth feels little weak. Can removing the tartar fix the gum as well or what is the best solution for this?

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Hello Kindly get a professional scaling done. It removes the calculus deposited and helps in gums healing. If left ignored the deposition can increase and cause gum recession. If gums receed too much ...  Read More

It's nevus sebaceous or epidermal nevus I am confused , which medicine will solve my issue I am 35 years old , I am tensed actually it spread lit bit after from birth , no bleeding no pain but I have fear ...lord Krishna's help ...

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Homoeopathic medicines can resolve it. ...  Read More

Good morning I have gone through many doctors but problem remains as it is i have ringworm patch on my face under beard area and upon ringworm their is dandruff.. please help how can I get rid of it.my condition is not good that's why I have gone through free consultations please help. It's been 5yrs I can't get rid of it. I attached my face pictu

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Black strains r spreading on my face by hair dying. How can I remove those black stains permanently ? Which hair dying is best for hair without getting any kind of pigmentations? Because, when I started using to apply black colour to my hair since then these black stains has been started on my face. Day by day these r being spread thought my face.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello my daughter is 8 yrs old weight 22kg ishaving ringworm in many parts of the body even on outer vagina. What cream should i apply?

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Better get examined than only start medicines Avoid using over the counter medication ...  Read More

I have been suffering from Ringworm for the last 5 Years .Doctors prescribed Syscan with Tonidazole but Ringworms appear again if I discontinue.Please Advise Good Medicine.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am suffering with ringworm from 2 years..I consulted many hospitals and used Many ointments but no change no solutions...I am female...it reduces but due to my period days it increases and decrease pls refer a good solution...it causes me very bad...I am 20 years old...it is in my private part

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Last night I started experiencing itching on my upper chest and shoulder. This morning, I noticed red spots in ring-like and irregular shapes (photo attached). The area is painful, very itchy, and the rash seems to be spreading. Could you please help identify if this might be ringworm or any other infection? If it is ringworm, could you

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

This started with a mild pain on my big toe of right foot 2 weeks back. The pain was bearable initially but since some days it's unbearable to the point where I can't lie down or sleep or sit even. The pain has spread to other toes of both the feet now. And the sole pains too now. The rheumatologist said my blood reports were clear. The pain is con

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have itching around Chin area on both sides since last 3 Months. initially I thought it's the upper skin removed and the inner skin showing as light pink color. I wasn't shaving quite regularly but with a gap of 8-10 days. In now realised that this skin itching is spreading with that light color from under the Chin till near to left ear under the

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You will need proper treatment Stop applying over the counter creams ...  Read More

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