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Fungal skin infection treatment in Dodoma

Itchy rings, scaly feet, patchy scalp or thick nails: fungal infections are common, spread easily and respond very well to the right treatment.

Fungal skin infections

Confirm it, clear it, stop it coming back

Many rashes that look like fungus are not, and the wrong cream makes them worse. A quick skin scraping confirms the diagnosis before treatment starts.

How it works here

  1. Book a consultation online or on WhatsApp.
  2. The dermatologist examines you and writes a plan with prices.
  3. Treatment starts the same day where suitable.

Prices

What it costs

The consultation comes first. Treatment prices are quoted in writing before anything starts, and nothing is added later.

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Initial consultation

Examination, diagnosis and a written plan.

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Full price list

  • Specialist dermatologist
  • Set for African skin
  • Written plan and prices
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What is fungal skin infections?

Fungi live on the dead outer layer of skin, hair and nails. Ringworm on the body, athlete’s foot, jock itch and scalp ringworm in children are all the same family of infection.

Warmth, sweat, shared towels and tight shoes help them spread. Steroid creams bought over the counter often hide the rash while the infection grows.

Why treat it

Medical reasons

Untreated infections spread to other people and to the nails and scalp, where they are much harder to clear. Scalp ringworm in children can cause permanent hair loss if left.

The process

From assessment to results

Examination, and a skin scraping or nail clipping looked at under the microscope or sent for culture when needed.

Assessment

Examination, and a skin scraping or nail clipping looked at under the microscope or sent for culture when needed.

Treatment

Depending on the site:

  • Antifungal creams for skin
  • Tablets for scalp, nails and widespread infection
  • Advice for shoes, towels and family members
Recovery

Skin infections clear in two to four weeks. Nails take months, as the healthy nail has to grow out.

Results

Clear skin and simple habits that stop re-infection. A review confirms the nail or scalp has cleared completely.

Who treats you

Your dermatologist

Dr. Masturah Abubakar

Dermatologist and aesthetic medicine practitioner. Founder.

MCT registration available on request

I am a dermatologist and aesthetic medicine practitioner, and my work is about three things: healthy skin, natural beauty and a better quality of life for every patient, through care grounded in evidence. My clinical practice covers the diagnosis and management of skin, hair and nail conditions, alongside advanced aesthetic treatments planned around each patient.

Questions

Patients ask

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Can I catch it from someone else?

Yes, through skin contact, towels, combs and floors. Treating the whole household is sometimes needed.

Why did the cream from the pharmacy not work?

Often because the rash was not fungal, or because the cream contained a steroid that hid the rash while the fungus spread.

Do nail infections need tablets?

Usually, yes. Creams rarely reach deep enough into the nail. A blood test may be done before a long course.

Can it be treated by video?

Simple skin infections, often yes. Scalp and nail infections need an examination and a sample.

How do I stop it returning?

Dry between the toes, change socks daily, air shoes, do not share towels, and finish the full course.

Before you book

What you can expect from us

  • You are examined by the dermatologist, not a technician.
  • A written plan and prices before any treatment.
  • Equipment and settings chosen for deeper skin tones.
  • Your record and photos stay in your TDCW file, seen only by your care team.
  • A review visit is part of every plan.
  • No skin-bleaching products, ever.

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