A Prodrug Approach to the Use of Coumarins as Potential Therapeutics for Superficial Mycoses [PDF]
Superficial mycoses are fungal infections of the outer layers of the skin, hair and nails that affect 20-25% of the world's population, with increasing incidence.
Derry K Mercer +2 more
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Clinicomycological Characterization of Superficial Mycoses from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal [PDF]
Background. Superficial mycosis is a common fungal infection worldwide, mainly caused by dermatophytes. However, the prevalence of species varies geographically. In addition, fungal treatment is best guided according to species isolated.
Sundar Khadka +6 more
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Superficial mycoses at the Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo between 2005 and 2011 [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Superficial mycoses are fungal infections limited to the outermost layers of the skin. Dermatophytic filamentous fungi and yeasts are the major causative agents of these mycoses.
Nilton Di Chiacchio +5 more
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Treatment of superficial mycoses: review - part II [PDF]
Superficial fungal infections of the hair, skin and nails are a major cause of morbidity in the world. Choosing the right treatment is not always simple because of the possibility of drug interactions and side effects.
Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias +5 more
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Background: Superficial mycoses were superficial fungal infections caused by fungal or yeast colonization. The prevalence of fungal infection is estimated 20-25% of the world’s population and one of the most common infection in humans.
Fatma Rosida, Evy Ervianti
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Clinico-mycological study of superficial mycoses and correlation with anti-fungal susceptibility among the Candida isolates in a teaching institution of Western India [PDF]
Introduction: Most common superficial fungal infection is caused by dermatophytes, which infects skin, hair, and nail in all age groups. Candida spp. is also a known causative agent for superficial mycoses.
Rimjhim Baranwal +4 more
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Yeasts isolated from patients with superficial mycoses were tested against propolis samples collected from different regions and honeybee races. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values obtained using the agar dilution methods were compared to ...
Sibel Silici, Soner Cankaya
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Epidemiology and fungal species distribution of onychomycosis and other superficial mycoses in the coastal city of Ningbo, China [PDF]
BackgroundSuperficial fungal infections (SFIs) are among the most common skin diseases worldwide; however, the pathogenic species of SFIs vary among geographical areas.
Yao Lu +5 more
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Update on therapy for superficial mycoses: review article part I [PDF]
Superficial fungal infections of the hair, skin and nails are a major cause of morbidity in the world. Choosing the right treatment is not always simple because of the possibility of drug interactions and side effects.
Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Update on the Treatment of Superficial Mycoses
We review the current treatments available for superficial mycoses and discuss recent developments in pharmacotherapy and the most useful adjuvant treatments. Special emphasis is placed on the proper use of conventional therapies and a number of pharmacoeconomic issues.
M, Pereiro Ferreirós +2 more
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