A fungal infection that is trapping Indians quietly

It started as a small, itchy red ring for Roshan. A quick trip to a local chemist for a ‘strong’ cream seemed to do the trick. But within three weeks, Roshan’s wife found a similar patch on her waist. His teenage son was the next to develop lesions on his thighs. Soon, the entire family was causssght in a relentless loop of scratching and buying various kinds of ointments for the skin to heal. But every time they thought they were cured, the patches returned.