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Tinea (Ringworm) Treatment
In Ghaziabad

Tinea (ringworm) is a fungal infection that causes itchy skin, circular-shaped scales, flat patches with round borders, and hair loss in the affected area. Tinea is caused by a fungus that naturally lives on the skin, hair, and nails. Tinea is a condition that is highly contagious and spreads with skin-to-skin contact, contact with infected surfaces, etc.

For expert care and advanced treatment options, consult with the best dermatologists for tinea treatment at the CK Birla Hospital in Ghaziabad.

CK Birla Hospital

Tinea is a ring-shaped red patch that causes patchy hair loss and leads to nail changes like thickening or discolouration of nails, rashes on the skin, etc. Tinea (ringworm) is most common among children, people with weakened immunity, and individuals who live in humid environments.

Prescribed Creams & Powders: Treatment for mild cases through ointments, antifungal creams, and lotions.

Medication: Oral antifungal medicines may be prescribed by the doctor for treating tinea in different parts of the body.

Prescribed Antifungal Shampoo: For ringworm on the scalp antifungal shampoos may be recommended by the physician that stop scalp ringworm from spreading.

Steroid Creams: For advanced cases or cases where OTC medicines are not effective, stronger creams or steroid creams may be prescribed to reduce inflammation. 

 

These figures are approximate and can vary based on individual circumstances, hospital facilities, and additional services required.

Cellulitis: Growing tinea may lead to cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin causing redness, swelling & pain.

Onychomycosis: Untreated tinea may spread to the nails leading to thickened, discolored & deformed nails.

Lymphangitis: The infection may worsen & lead to inflammation of the lymphatic vessels transporting lymph fluid in the body.

Spread of Infection: Untreated tinea can rapidly spread to other unaffected parts of the body i.e. skin, hands, legs, scalp, etc. It may also spread to other people.