Tinea or ringworm

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Tinea or ringworm

Asked for Female, 20 Years

I have red rashes in round shape may be it is ringworm there is also too much itching

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Dr. Swapnil Gawali Dermatologist 7 yrs exp Bhandara Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Swapnil Gawali

Dermatologist 7 yrs exp Bhandara

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You are suffering from Tinea infection ( Fungal Infection)

Next Steps

You need to take medications atleast for 1 month with regular follow up. You need to visit dermatologist for the same.

Health Tips

Keep your body clean & dry. Sweating will increase the fungal infection. Wear cotton loose fitting clothes & use regular talcum powder atleast 4 to 5 times for keeping body parts dry especially groin areas.Avoid using dettol or other chemicals.

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