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Ringworm Risk Factors

Ringworm is a highly contagious infection affecting the skin or scalp. It initiates as isolated scaling and develops into scaly bald patches on the scalp. It is treated by taking antifungal medication. The risk factors are having close contact with an infected person, sharing clothing, or bedding with a person having a fungal infection.

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I have been suffering from ringworm infection. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from ringworm infection for more than a year. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. Ringworm infection is also called tinea infection and it occurs due to multiple reasons which include genetic susceptibility, variation of pH of the skin due to hormonal fluctuations, stagnation of sweat and mo...  Read Full »

I am suffering from recurrent ringworm infection for two years. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have a ringworm infection below my abdomen. I used commercial ointments to cure it. There was relief for a week. But with sweating, it started again with an itching sensation. This trend has been around for more than two years. Please help me. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach your pictures so I can examine the extent of involvement and suggest appropriate treatment. What is the name of the ointment that you have used in the past? Let me give you some skin care tips for fungal infections. I suggest you do the following 1. Wea...  Read Full »

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