Sulfur and Its Derivatives in Dermatology: Insights Into Therapeutic Applications-A Narrative Review. [PDF]
J Cosmet DermatolABSTRACT Background Sulfur has been historically used in dermatological therapy due to its broad‐spectrum antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities and demonstrates therapeutic efficacy in conditions such as scabies, tinea versicolor, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.
Chen YJ, Tang J, Wang L, Hua W.
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A comparative study of oral Ketoconazole versus Itraconazole in the treatment of Tinea versicolor
Community Based Medical Journal, 2021 Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor is a superficial fungal infection and one of the most commonly found pigmentary disorders of the skin caused by the yeast Malassezia. Multiple topical as well as systemic therapies are available for treatment.
Sharmin Begum +3 more
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Co-localization of dermatophytosis with bt hansen in a child: A paradox
Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2022 Co-localization of fungal infections in preexisting BT Hansen's patches is rare. Previously, co-localization of dermatophytic infection with BT Hansen has never been reported.
Ishan Agrawal +3 more
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Novel phytotherapy for tinea versicolor by extracting zingiber wightianum thwaites
International journal of pharmaceutics and drug analysis, 2021 Herbal medicines are gaining more interest both in terms of medicinal and economic benefits and they are getting more patient compliance due to its fewer side effects as compared to allopathic medicines.
Ms.Sini Baby +4 more
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Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2022 Background: Superficial fungal infection is a common skin disease among children, causing morbidity and reducing quality of life. The disease's prevalence and etiological agents change with geographic area, age, humidity, and sex. The data on this matter
Flora Ramona Sigit Prakoeswa +2 more
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Mucocutaneous manifestations and nail changes in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. [PDF]
, 2013 Mucocutaneous manifestations are common among patients on hemodialysis (HD). This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of mucocutaneous manifestations in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are on HD.
Azarhoosh, R. +7 more
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Fungicidal activity plus reservoir effect allow short treatment courses with terbinafine in tinea pedis [PDF]
, 2008 Terbinafine, a synthetic allylamine, exerts fungicidal activity against dermatophytes, the causative pathogens of tinea pedis. As proven in numerous clinical trials, tinea pedis can be effectively and safely treated by topical terbinafine.
Korting, Hans Christian +2 more
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The role of IL-6 in the etology of tinea versicolor in group of Iraqi patients.
مجلة كلية الطب, 2010 Background Tinea versicolor is a common dermatological problem worldwide in distribution, caused by dimorphic fungus called Malassezia furfur, they exist at the very interface between commensal and pathogen and, as such, their interaction with the human ...
Wifaq M. AL-Wattar +2 more
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Human Cathelicidin in Tinea Versicolor and Tinea Circinata
, 2021 Background: Fungal skin infections such as superficial tinea and pityriasis versicolor are very common and affect people all over the world. Recent research suggests that certain antimicrobial peptides can also play a role in the body's natural defense ...
A. A. R. M. AMR A. RATEB, M.D. +2 more
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A twenty-year survey of dermatophytoses in Braga, Portugal [PDF]
, 2006 Modifications in social habits together with the increase of emigration have contributed not only to increased dermatophytoses but also to an altered etiology.
Abdel-Rahman SM +18 more
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