• Scalp Ringworm: Tinea/ringworm on the scalp causing scaly, red, itchy, bald spots.
• Athlete’s Foot: Fungal infection causing itchy, burning skin rash between the toes and feet.
• Toenails: Ringworm affecting the nails causing thickening, discoloration, and deformity of nails.
• Beard Tinea: Ringworms affecting the neck, chin, and cheek area.
• Hands Tinea: Tinea affecting the hands leading to dried cracked palms and ring-like patches.

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. 

• Prescribed Creams & Powders: Typically costs around Rs 200 to Rs 500
• Medication: Priced between Rs 200 to Rs 500
• Prescribed Antifungal Shampoo: Costs approximately Rs 200 to Rs 500
• Steroid Creams: Generally costs between Rs 200 to Rs 500

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.