Various other diseases which can resemble tinea are nummular eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis rosea. In the current era of antibiotic resistance, it has become very difficult to treat tinea. Also patients presenting with intake of wrong medicines like steroid and various over the counter preparations, present with extensive disease which is even more difficult to treat. Antifungals form the ideal modality of treatment. Dose, duration and type of antifungal depends on the age, area involved and other comorbidities. Long duration of treatment with good compliance as well as taking care of the source and maintaining adequate hygiene is very important.