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Physiotherapist•Chennai
Ringworm
Use candid B creams which will help you to feel better from the current signs and symptoms which is available in the medical store.
Use candid B creams which will help you to feel better from the current signs and symptoms which is available in the medical store.
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Ringworm of the scalp usually affects children. This is a common type of a fungal infection of the scalp and has nothing t-d-with the worms as the name suggests. This is treated with antifungal medications and though the antifungal shampo-is not to-effective, it might be advised along with medication.
Causes of scalp ringworm:
1. Most of the times a ringworm infection is caught by person t-person through sharing towels and touching. The fungi and its spores can remain alive on ...more
Causes of scalp ringworm:
1. Most of the times a ringworm infection is caught by person t-person through sharing towels and touching. The fungi and its spores can remain alive on ...more
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Fungal infection needs to treated with oral antifungals like fluconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine, griseofulvin if it is extensive. Otherwise creams- amrolfine, luliconazole, clotrimazole, terbinafine, dusting powders- clotimazole, soaps - ketoconazole can be used.
White spots can be because of a few diseases so it needs to be seen do that a diagnosis can be made.
White spots can be because of a few diseases so it needs to be seen do that a diagnosis can be made.
Asked for male, 21 years old from Kolkata
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Simply rub extra-virgin olive oil or a combination of equal parts of olive oil and honey on your rash a few times daily until it heals 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 black in colour. Treatment depending on the type and severity. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it. As it has to be differentiated from eczema, bacterial and viral infection, doctor need to see to confirm the diagnosis. So, meet me in my clinic or do direct online consult...more
Asked for male, 46 years old from Ernakulam
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Don't worry. Specific medicine required. Fungal infection or ringworm. When occurs in groin, called jock itch. Usually, fungal infection is common in moist areas of the body like skin folds. It's mostly circular or round in appearance. Maybe red or black in colour. Treatment depending on the type and severity. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it. As it has to be differentiated from eczema and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatme...more
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Asked for male, 31 years old from Pune
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There are several different types of ring worms effect the skin. Number of medicines in homoeopathy to cure this problem. Apply pure aloe vera gel on these to avoid irritation and roughness. Since how many days you are suffering from this problem?
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Asked for male, 22 years old from Hyderabad
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gandhak rasayan avleh 10 gm twice a day
charm rogantak malham
relief in 3-4 days and for complete cure take it for 60 days only
charm rogantak malham
relief in 3-4 days and for complete cure take it for 60 days only
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