Fungal Skin Infections

Fungal skin infections are very common, especially in warm, humid climates like India. They include ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and fungal nail infections (onychomycosis).

Topical antifungal creams containing clotrimazole, miconazole, or terbinafine are the first-line treatment for most fungal skin infections. Apply twice daily to the affected area and surrounding skin for 2-4 weeks, continuing for 1-2 weeks after symptoms clear.

Antifungal powders help keep affected areas dry and prevent recurrence, especially in skin folds. For extensive or resistant infections, oral antifungal medicines (fluconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine) may be prescribed by a doctor.