Ditch the Damp, Stop the Itch: Monsoon Fungal Infection Guide

In the rainy monsoon season, our skin often stays damp and sweaty, which lets tiny germs called fungi grow and cause itchy rashes.

These rashes, like ringworm, love warm, moist places such as under the arms, between the toes, and in skin folds.

If you see an itchy, red, ring-shaped rash that keeps spreading, it may be a fungal infection.

Common home fixes like turmeric, coconut oil, and vinegar do not really work against fungus.

Putting strong creams without a doctor's advice can make the rash worse and harder to cure.

If a doctor gives antifungal medicine, you must finish it all, even after you feel better.

Wearing wet or sweaty clothes for a long time gives fungi a better chance to grow.

To stay safe, dry your skin well, wear breathable cotton clothes, and change out of sweaty clothes quickly.

If the rash spreads fast, hurts, or keeps coming back, it is time to see a doctor.