Medical Dermatology · Fungal infections
Fungal Infections of the Skin, Hair & Nails
Including ringworm (tinea), athlete's foot, jock itch, scalp infections and fungal nail disease.
Fungal infections can look like eczema or other skin conditions, so an accurate diagnosis is important. Our dermatologists offer evidence-based treatment for fungal infections affecting the skin, scalp, groin, feet and nails, including infections that are persistent, recurrent or have been changed by steroid use.
The short version
Ringworm is not a worm, it is a fungus causing round, itchy, scaly patches on the body, groin, feet, scalp or nails. It spreads through towels, salons and skin contact.
It is often treated with the wrong creams, which hide the rash while the fungus grows stronger. Correct diagnosis is most of the battle.
What it can look and feel like
- Round patches with a raised, scaly edge
- Itching in folds, feet or groin
- Peeling between the toes
- Thickened, crumbling nails
Why it happens
- Fungi spread by contact and shared items
- Warm, sweaty skin folds
- Shared salon tools and towels
- Diabetes or lowered immunity
How we treat it
- The right antifungal, matched to the fungus
- Oral medication for scalp and nails
- Skin scraping when diagnosis is unclear
- Household prevention guidance
Every plan starts with a proper diagnosis, your treatment is chosen for your skin, your history and your lifestyle. See our in-clinic treatments →
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