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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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Kindly take online consultations for complete dosage and further management ...  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

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

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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It’s more likely to be scalp psoriasis since it’s not itchy and you already have a history of palmoplantar psoriasis Needs treatment with medications Consult directly for a detailed prescription ...  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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U can.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  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

Just want to ask whether it's tinea or psoriasis. I have been using antifungal treatment for 19 days. Still no improvement. It's because of diabetic symptoms or any hiv exposure early symptoms. Also it didn't spread to my partner. Kindly help. How will it cure ?

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Just want to ask whether it's tinea or psoriasis. I have been using antifungal treatment for 19 days. Still no improvement. It's because of diabetic symptoms or any hiv exposure early symptoms. Also it didn't spread to my partner. Kindly help. How will it cure ?

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From the history and attached image, the lesion appears more suggestive of a fungal infection (tinea/cruris corporis) rather than psoriasis, although confirmation requires clinical examination. Psoria ...  Read More

I am attaching pics of my problem. I have had these rashes for 45 days. The doctor has given me iterconazole 200 mg and soap with eberconazole cream and bilashine 40 mg tab. I am also using anti fungal zocon powder as he suggested. It's been 19 days since I started using this medication I don't see any improvement. He said it's tinea corporis in re

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

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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

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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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

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

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Yes it is . With proper skin care ...  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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Provide with photos and discuss in detail so that accurate treatment can be given to you accordingly. Many of the tinea species now a days have already developed resistance to fluconazole. ...  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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Hi If redness and itching has decreased and is replaced by hyperpigmentation ,then it's improving. If redness has increased, there is no relief in itching and new rash is appearing or existing rash is ...  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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It's Fungus 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 prescr ...  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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Scrotal area is most likely to have tinea than the eczema. Please try and keep that region dry and clean and take your medications properly. ...  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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Don't worry...100% cure possible with specific medicine...Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine re ...  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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Does anybody from your family is having tinea or any of your close friend as it can spread from them . ...  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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Seborrhoeic dermatitis may be associated with female pattern baldness. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  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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Wear cottons. Apply antifungal powder after bath. Keep dry. First treat it. For treatment kindly consult. ...  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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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal ...  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

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