Background Fungal infections in skin, hair and nails affect up to 25% of the global
population. Conventional antifungal treatment is effective but due to resistance, treatment …

Skin mycoses are caused mainly by dermatophytes, which are fungal species that primarily
infect areas rich in keratin such as hair, nails, and skin. Significantly, there are increasing …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive approach, in which a photosensitiser
compound is activated by exposure to visible light. The activation of the sensitiser drug …

Background Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a growing approach to treat skin
and mucosal infections. Despite its effectiveness, investigators have explored whether aPDT …

Opportunistic fungal pathogens may cause superficial or serious invasive infections,
especially in immunocompromised and debilitated patients. Invasive mycoses represent an …

The aim was to review the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the
treatment of oral fungal infections. To address the focused question “Should PDT be …

Other than a cosmetic concern, Onychomycosis is also a prevalent nail disease, which is
extremely difficult to treat, and sometimes is refractory to conventional therapy. Moreover …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a two-step procedure, involving the topical or systemic
administration of a photosensitizer followed by selective illumination of the target lesion with …

The most important aetiological agent of opportunistic mycoses worldwide is Candida spp.
These yeasts can cause severe infections in the host, which may be fatal. Isolates of …

Fungal keratitis is a serious clinical infection on the cornea caused by fungi and is one of the
leading causes of blindness in Asian countries. The treatment options are currently limited to …