Fungal Skin Infections :

Fungal skin infections can be referred to as tinea or ringworm. The major cause of fungal skin infections involves dermatophytes affecting the hair, skin, and nails. There are various types of fungal skin infections, like tinea versicolor, ringworm infection, tinea unguium, tinea capitis, athlete's foot, tinea cruris, candida infection, and tinea corporis. The symptoms that are observed in fungal skin infections include bumps on the skin, scaly and red patches on the skin, round patches, loss of hair on the scalp, itching of the skin, burning sensation, diaper rash, and rashes on the skin. The treatment advised for fungal infections will be with topical antifungal ointments and oral medications. The fungal infections can be prevented by maintaining good hygiene by having bath after sports and should dry the skin immediately, wearing loose clothes, hand washing, avoid sharing towels, clothes, brushes, combs, skin folds and toes need to be maintained dry and clean.

Found 455 Doctors for Fungal Skin Infections Treatment in Hyderabad

Dr. Guruvani Ravu ? (Dr. Guruvani Ravu - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Guruvani Ravu

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology

Dermatologist

KPR Towers, 3rd Floor

Road No.36, Above Mahavir Skoda

Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
11:00 am - 04:00 pm
Fee : 1000
Dr. Karthik Sunki ? (Dr. Karthik Sunki - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Karthik Sunki

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology

Dermatologist

Sahara Rd, Above Telangana Cooperative Apex bank

Anitha Nagar, Auto Nagar, Mansoorabad

L B Nagar, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
12:00 noon - 02:00 pm | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr. Prasuna Reddy ? (Dr. Prasuna Reddy - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Prasuna Reddy

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Fellowship in Dermatological Laser Surgery

Dermatologist

1-98/5/4/154, Patrika Nagar

Sai Nitish Techno Space

Madhapur, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Fee : 600
Dr. Ch. Rama Mohan ? (Dr. Ch. Rama Mohan - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Ch. Rama Mohan

MBBS, MD ( DVL)

Dermatologist

House No 4-8-149/4/2

Pillar Number 147

Attapur, Hyderabad

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Fri - Sat :
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Fee : 550
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Dr. T. Ravali Rao ? (Dr. T. Ravali Rao - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. T. Ravali Rao

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

8-2-49, New Maruthi Nagar

Behind Manda Mallama Function Hall

Karman Ghat, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr. S. Kiran ? (Dr. S. Kiran - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. S. Kiran

MBBS, DNB

Dermatologist

Balaji Nagar

Beside Kalyan Jewellers

Kukatpally, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Fee : 600
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309, 1st Floor

Vivekananda Nagar Colony

Kukatpally, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
10:30 am - 01:30 pm | 05:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Fee : 750
Dr. T. Sindhuja ? (Dr. T. Sindhuja - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. T. Sindhuja

MBBS, MD (DVL), MRCP

Dermatologist

Nr Oakridge International School

Opp. Concu,Serilingampally

Gachibowli, hyderabad

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Mon, Wed, Fri - Sat :
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Fee : 1000
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Opp, Metro Pillar, No: A788

Beside, Royal Oak Showroom

Kukatpally, hyderabad

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Tue, Thu :
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Fee : 1000
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Dr. L. Sujana Reddy ? (Dr. L. Sujana Reddy - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. L. Sujana Reddy

MBBS, MD, DVL

Dermatologist

Plot No.10, 11, 12, Survey No 9/1/J

Saroornagar, Opp Unlimited

L B Nagar, hyderabad

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Thu, Sat :
10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Fee : 800
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1-4-56/1/FF, Street No 8

Next To Mee Seva

Habsiguda, hyderabad

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On Call
Fee : 800
Dr. Uma Chakravadhanula ? (Dr. Uma Chakravadhanula - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Uma Chakravadhanula

MBBS, DDVL

Dermatologist

450 & 475 , 2nd Floor

KK Plaza Building

Madhapur, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Fee : 900
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Dr. Prathima Kongara ? (Dr. Prathima Kongara - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Prathima Kongara

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

A2-B17, Rukminipuri Colony

Lakshmipuram Colony

A S Rao Nagar, hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Fee : 600
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H. No. 2-181/2/C

Medchal Highway, NH 44

Suchitra Circle, hyderabad

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On Call
Fee : 700
Dr. Monica Mashrani Das ? (Dr. Monica Mashrani Das - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Monica Mashrani Das

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

61B, Sri Ramnagar - Block B

Near SBI, Opp: Chirec School

Kondapur, Hyderabad

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On Call
Fee : 650
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No. 2-1/6 and 2-1/6A

Survey No.59, Plot no 1 & 2

Gachibowli, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Fee : 900
Dr. Sindhura Mandava ? (Dr. Sindhura Mandava - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Sindhura Mandava

MBBS, MD (Dermatology), FAM

Dermatologist

Survey No 41/14

JNTU to Hitec City Road

Hi Tech City, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
10:30 am - 03:00 pm
Fee : 700
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Precautions to be taken if suffering from skin fungal infection:

Fungal infection specialists advise that precautions that need to be taken with fungal infections include:

  • Keeping the affected region clean and dry
  • Practicing good hygiene
  • Avoiding staying in wet clothes
  • Changing and wearing clean clothes every day
  • Avoid sharing clothes with others, etc

Prevention of skin fungal infection

Skin fungal infections doctors say that fungal infections can be prevented by practising good hygiene, wearing fresh and clean clothes and undergarments every day, drying off properly after a bath, avoiding sharing clothes and personal items with others, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Infection of the skin caused due to fungi is called as a fungal skin infection. The most common fungus causing this infection belongs to a Candida species and is usually limited to the skin's surface.
The specialists who are best suited and qualified to treat fungal skin infections are Dermatologists or skin doctors. They are also trained to diagnose fungal infections of the nails.
Specialists for skin fungal infection treatment caution that when left untreated, fungal skin infections can spread, worsen or cause serious complications, including life-threatening ones.
Individuals with weakened immune systems, those who sweat a lot, those with poor blood circulation, those who live in damp and humid conditions, taking certain medications such as corticosteroids, etc., increase the risk of skin fungal infections.