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Efficacy and safety of neem seed extract compared with clotrimazole in tinea corporis/ cruris: A randomized controlled trial

Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2018
Introduction: Tinea corporis and tinea cruris are common superficial fungal infections. Neem (Azadirachta indica) seed extract has shown antifungal properties in vitro, but no clinical studies have been done for superficial dermatophytoses.
Isha Poudel, Elizabeth Amelia V. Tianco, Lillian L. Villafuerte   +2 more
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Evaluating diagnostic utility of PAS stained skin scrape cytology smear in clinically suspected superficial cutaneous mycoses: A simple yet unpracticed technique

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022
Background and Objectives: For fungal dermatitis, a wet Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) preparation of the skin scrapings forms the routine practice for diagnosis.
Ujjawal Khurana, Annika Marwah, Vivek Dey, Upasana Uniya, Rakesh Hazari   +4 more
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Successful Treatment of Resistant Tinea Corporis Using Shamail Combination Therapy: Case Report from Rural Sindh, Pakistan [PDF]

Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care
Tinea corporis is a ringworm infection caused by dermatophytes, namely Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum canis, and Epidermophyton floccosum. Topical antifungal drugs are generally used to treat tinea corporis. At the same time, oral therapy is employed
Shamail Zia, Fazail Zia, Farozaan Shamail, Naeem Uddin, Vardah Zia, Ziram Zia   +5 more
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Epidemiological study of Tinea corporis in Al-Najaf City and the possible sources of infection [PDF]

Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Background and objectives. Tinea corporis is a common superficial fungal skin infection presenting complaints in daily practice that can lead to serious consequences caused by dermatophytes.
Ahmed Rashad Rasool, Amel Mustafa Kamil, Dhakam Mohammed Abbas   +2 more
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Implementation of Itraconazole to Reduce Reoccurrence of Tinea Corporis in a Correctional Facility [PDF]

, 2022
Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection that involves a circular pruritic rash on different parts of the body. Many individuals recognize this type of fungal infection as “ringworm.” Tinea corporis thrives in areas of the body that experience ...
Medina, Desiree A.
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Comparative evaluation of effectivity and safety of topical amorolfine and clotrimazole in the treatment of tinea corporis

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2011
Background: Tinea corporis is a common superficial dermatophytosis seen in tropical countries. Newer molecules are constantly being introduced for its treatment.
Manasi Banerjee, Asim Kumar Ghosh, Sukumar Basak, Kapil Dev Das, Dwijendra Nath Gangopadhyay   +4 more
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Conventional and molecular diagnostics for detection of causative fungi in clinical samples of human dermatomycosis

Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society, 2022
Background Dermatomycosis affects millions of people worldwide; the availability of data on the prevalence of superficial fungal infections and some associated epidemiological factors in our region is little.
Khaled M Tawfik, Refaat R Mohammed, Ali Sobhy, Asmaa S Shaltout   +3 more
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Comparative study of Griseofulvin versus Terbinafine in treatment of Tinea Corporis patients

MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences, 2016
Background: Dermatophytosis is a superficial infection of keratinized tissue. It is the most common type of cutaneous fungal infection seen in human beings affecting skin, hair and nails.
K Vijaya Chandra Reddy, Somnath Motgi
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Aloe‐emodin‐mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum

Microbial Biotechnology, 2022
Summary Trichophyton rubrum is responsible for the majority of dermatophytosis. Current systemic and topical antifungals against dermatophytosis are often tedious and sometimes unsatisfactory.
Wenpeng Ma, Miaomiao Zhang, Zixin Cui, Xiaopeng Wang, Xinwu Niu, Yanyan Zhu, Zhihong Yao, Feng Ye, Songmei Geng, Chengcheng Liu   +9 more
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Solve the case: Tinea corporis (Ringworm)

, 2017
Sophie Richards is a 26-year-old teaching assistant. She has recurring tinea corporis that is not responding to topical medication. This article uses a case history approach to illustrate the diagnosis and treatment of tinea corporis.
Linda Nazarko
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