- The rash spreads rapidly
- It becomes painful, oozes, or cracks
- Home treatments don’t help after 1–2 weeks
- You have diabetes or a weakened immune system
- A proper diagnosis ensures the right treatment and prevents the rash from worsening or recurring.
Common Treatment Mistakes to Avoid
One of the biggest mistakes people make is self-treating without knowing the cause. Using steroid creams on a fungal rash may temporarily reduce redness but can allow the infection to spread deeper.
Doctors advise:
