Black Fungus Questions

Ringworm or Tinea infections, are a fungal skin disease. A family of fungi called dermatophytes causes these infections which might occur anywhere on the body, typically the arms, legs, neck, groin, scalp, hair, nails or beard. The fungi survive on the dead skin cells or keratin and rarely invade the deeper membranes and tissues.
However, many ringworm (or Tinea) infections often recur and the usual medicines simply do not help the patient. In such cases, homeopathic remedies for ringworm ca...more

Hi You seem to have Fungus infection on thighs. Use Candid B cream for 2 weeks. Do get yourself checked up by a dermatologist.

You can try this
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated affected area by gent...more

It can be fungal infection. The condition most often occurs when people wear tight-fitting clothing that traps in moisture.
Wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.
Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, e...more

Hello lybrate-userplease give some more details like how it occurs, when you noticed it, don't keep that area wet, apply fresh aloe Vera gel which will really help you.

Chrysarobinum 0/2 once a wk

Bacillinum.1msingle dose

Sepia200 once a day for 4days

Sulphur30 2tims day for 4days

Apis Mel12c 3times days for 4days

Tellurium1m one dose

Rhus Tox200 once a day for 4days

Hi.. you will need oral tablets and topical lotions for a period of 6-9 months. It takes that much time for the nail to be totally cured of fungus.

Hello. It is good to know that your sister has recovered well from covid. Steroids are not to be stopped abruptly, it always has to be tapered by decreasing the doses first before stopping it completely. It is unlikely that just with 10 days of low dose steroid she will develop mucormycosis. But an ophthalmologist definitely needs to take a look at the eye first before saying that for sure. A good quality picture will be helpful in ruling out the same.
You can reach me out anytime for consul...more

Hello lybrate-user, most doctors give doxy to prevent any secondary bacteria infections.
Given your age and assuming that you must not be having any comorbid conditions. Doxy for 5 days it is very highly unlikely that you are at risk of developing black fungus.
Maintain proper hygiene, and have a balanced nutrition. Take care.

Fungal infection called mucormycosis occurs due to dry mouth, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, especially those with ketoacidosis, are at high risk. And weak immune system with debilitating disease or patient on corticosteroids. Dos
- control hyperglycemia
- monitor blood glucose level post-covid-19 discharge and also in diabetics
- use steroid judiciously – correct timing, correct dose and duration
- use clean, sterile water for humidifiers during oxygen therapy
- use antibio...more