Fungal skin infections: current approaches to management

Jaulim, Zara; Salmon, Nicola; Fuller, Claire

doi:10.1002/psb.1394

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“…However, it is susceptible to various diseases and disorders such as psoriasis, viral warts, cold sore, fungal infections, soft tissues infections and leishmaniasis. Most of these diseases are chronic, difficult to treat and, thus, seriously affecting peoples quality of life [302]. While in mild cases, topical therapy is mostly recommended, systemic therapy (oral or parenteral) for is widely indicated [303].…”

Section: Skin Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microneedle array systems for long-acting drug delivery

Vora

Moffatt

Tekko

et al. 2021

European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

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Section: Skin Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microneedle array systems for long-acting drug delivery

Vora

Moffatt

Tekko

et al. 2021

European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

203

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“…5,10 This infection varies from mild inflammation to acute inflammatory reactions. 8,9 Dermatophyte infections may be uncomfortable and disfiguring, especially when the disease is widespread and the victims may become self-conscious of their bodies and distressed. 17 In terms of treatment options, topical and systemic drugs are commonly used and effective; the cure rate of dermatophytosis is high.…”

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confidence: 99%

Epidemiology of dermatophytes among primary school children in Calabar, Nigeria

Okpo,

Andy,

John

et al. 2024

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Background & Aims: Children are more susceptible to dermatophytes due to different predisposing factors, such as under developed immune system and high sensitivity of their skin to infection. This study investigated the epidemiology of dermatophyte infection among primary school children in Calabar municipality, Nigeria. Methods: Students attending two primary schools, DPS and PCNPS in Calabar Municipality, were clinically screened. Samples were collected from children with physical signs of dermatophytes on skin, scalp, and nails, and who were present on the day of sample collection. Affected areas were scraped and swabbed. Cultures were done on SDA, and Lactophenol cotton blue was used to prepare isolates for microscopy. Results: A total of 779 children aged 4-17 years were screened. 202(25.9%) were mycologically positive by culture. The occurrence of dermatophyte infection was significantly higher in young children aged 4-6 years than in older children. Male children were more frequently infected (17.6%) than females (8.3%). Trichophyton spp. was the most prevalent etiological agent (35.6%), followed by Microsporum spp. (31.7%), and Epidemophyton spp. (19.3%). Plates with mixed colonies constituted 13.4% of the entire culture. Dermatophytes were mostly isolated from the scalp (63.9%), followed by Skin (32.2%), and Nails (4%). The prevalence of dermatophyte infection among the two schools’ children was 32.0% and 21.9% in DPS and PCNPS, respectively. Conclusion: Dermatophyte infection is still prevalent among primary school children. Regular screening and use of educational health awareness of dermatophyte infection are recommended.

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