Other aggravating factors are:
- Increased urbanization including the use of occlusive footwear and tight clothes.
- Poor hygienic conditions.
- Livestock contact.
- Previous family history.
- Immunocompromised status.
Fungal infections are an inflammatory response to the fungus. Most of these infections are superficial. They can be further divided into:
- Superficial infection of the skin: Where they present as red scaly patches associated with itching mainly on body folds like axillae, groins.
- Onychomycosis (infection of the toenail): Mostly seen in people wearing occlusive footwear, getting frequent manicures and pedicures.
- Yeast infections: Most common sites are the genital areas and oral cavity.
FAQs About Fungal Infection Treatment In Gurgaon
Although fungal infections are best treated by topical or oral antifungals, infrared light therapy is at present considered the strongest, non-invasive solution for moderate to severe fungal infections.
Fungal infections can be mild, manageable to severe, and potentially life-threatening. Systemic fungal infections are generally serious typically affecting immunocompromised people.
Yes, only if the fungal infection is systemic or serious. The patient’s blood sample can be taken for culture or to detect fungal-specific biomarkers that indicate the presence of active or past fungal infection.
Fungal infections can affect different body parts, based on their severity. Superficial fungal infections affect the skin, nails, and mucous membranes whereas subcutaneous/systemic fungal infections can affect the tissues underlying the skin/ internal organs like the lungs or brain.
The cost of treating fungal infection in Gurgaon can range from Rs. 500 to Rs. 2000. It greatly varies depending on the severity of the infection, the treatment approach, the clinic’s reputation, and the doctor’s expertise and experience.
