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TINEA TREATMENT

TINEA TREATMENT

  • BY Dr. Rajeev's Clinic
  • 03-Jan-2023

Infection of the skin by fungus is very common in our country due to warm and humid climate. The incidence of fungal infection is found to be more during summer and rainy seasons. The common fungal infections of the skin include Dermatophytosis or ringworm, candidiasis and Pityriasis, Versicolour.

The most commonly affected areas include the feet, groin, scalp and beneath the breasts. Tinea can be spread by skin-to-skin contact or indirectly through towels, clothes or floors. The symptoms can include: itching and stinging, red scaly rash that is shaped like a ring (annular), racking, splitting and peeling in the toe web spaces, blisters, yellow or white discoloration of the nails, bald spots on the scalp.

It is important to remember that tinea is contagious. You should know how to prevent the spread of infection to others by: Wash your hands after touching infected areas., do not share towels., do not walk around barefoot if you have tinea pedis (tinea of the feet)., clean the shower, bath and bathroom floor after use.

Homeopathy offers the safest, gentlest and most comprehensive, homeopathic treatment for tinea. Homeopathy being served in most minute doses along with symptoms similarity s shown beneficial result on curing the disease.