Tinea
Fungal infection confirmed by testing, then eradicated.
Tinea is a superficial fungal infection of skin, scalp, groin, feet or nails. It produces expanding scaly rings with an active edge, and it spreads — to other body sites, and to other people.
- Microscopy
- Testing
- None
- Downtime
- 2–4 wks
- Skin course
- 3–6 mo
- Nail course
- Microscopy & fungal culture
- Topical antifungal therapy
- Systemic antifungals
- Nail & scalp protocols
Diagnosed first, treated second.
It is frequently misdiagnosed as eczema and treated with steroids, which alters its appearance and drives it deeper. Microscopy and culture confirm the organism before treatment, which is why courses here work first time.
- 01Microscopy & fungal culture
- 02Topical antifungal therapy
- 03Systemic antifungals
- 04Nail & scalp protocols
- 05Reinfection prevention
- Expanding ring-shaped scaly patches
- Persistent itching in the groin or feet
- Thickened or discoloured nails
- Scaly patches with hair loss on the scalp
- Rash that worsened with steroid cream
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Sampling
Skin scrapings, hair or nail clippings are taken for microscopy and culture.
- 02
Identification
The organism is named so the correct antifungal and duration are chosen.
- 03
Eradication
Topical or systemic antifungal therapy for the full evidence-based course.
- 04
Source control
Household, footwear and pet sources are addressed to prevent reinfection.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Infection fully cleared, not suppressed
- 02Itching and scaling resolved
- 03Nail and scalp involvement treated properly
- 04Reinfection sources removed
- 05No unnecessary steroid exposure
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
Share a few details and the clinic will reply with available consultation times for tinea — one-to-one with Dr. Arely.
- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
Because eczema and psoriasis mimic tinea, and the wrong treatment makes each worse.
Two to four weeks for skin; nails require several months due to growth rate.
Yes — through direct contact, towels, floors and occasionally pets.
Yes, if the source persists. Footwear, humidity and household contacts are addressed.