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Nigeria: How to treat ringworm, fungal infections common in wet season – Tribune Online

Nigeria: How to treat ringworm, fungal infections common in wet season – Tribune Online

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Published on 2026-04-13 21:00:00



High humidity during Nigeria’s rainy season creates ideal conditions for fungal skin infections to spread rapidly. Ringworm (dermatophytosis), athlete’s foot and similar infections thrive in warm, moist environments, especially when sweat, damp clothing and poor hygiene are involved.

Clinical studies in Nigeria show that dermatophyte infections are among the most common reasons people visit dermatology clinics, highlighting how widespread the problem is.

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