KOH examination is also known as the fungal smear test, a simple skin test to detect fungal infection, where KOH stands for potassium, oxygen, and hydrogen, respectively. Ringworm and Tinea cruris are the common fungal infections determined by this test. It is also done to check the prognosis of fungal infection after treatment.
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Kindly suggest homeopathic medicine for my ringworm infection.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from ringworm infection in my pubic area and at the nearby thigh and anus reason. Please prescribe me a Homeopathic medicine so that I could be totally healed from this fungal infection. Read Full »
Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Treatment for the ringworm affects like not only eruptions and also concentrates on boosting the immune system of the human being which prevents further recurring. It is a fungal-like infection on the skin (circular scaly eruptions) of the person appears as if worm p... Read Full »