Essential oils are one of the most notorious natural products used for medical purposes.
Combined with their popular use in dermatology, their availability, and the development of …

The antimicrobial activity of essential oils is discussed in this review taking in account
studies which were published in the period of time from 2008 until September 2010 …

Spherical silver nanoparticles (nano-Ag) were synthesized and their antifungal effects on
fungal pathogens of the skin were investigated. Nano-Ag showed potent activity against …

abstract Exposure and sensitization to fungal allergens can promote the development and
worsening of allergic diseases. Although numerous species of fungi have been associated …

Tinea pedis, which is a dermatophytic infection of the feet, can involve the interdigital web
spaces or the sides of the feet and may be a chronic or recurring condition. The most …

Despite the large amount of money spent on research into pollution of the indoor
environment, the problem remains complex with major gaps in our knowledge of the …

Dermatophytoses (ringworms) are among the most frequent skin infections and are a highly
prevalent cause of human disease worldwide. Despite the incidence of these superficial …

Despite the superficial localization of most dermatophytosis, host-fungus relationship in
these infections is complex and still poorly elucidated. Though many efforts have been …

Dermatophytes are amongst the most common fungal agents causing superficial skin
infections. The epidemiology of dermatophytosis has changed during the last century under …

Dermatophytes are highly specialized pathogenic fungi that exclusively infect the stratum
corneum, nails or hair, and it is evident that secreted proteolytic activity is important for their …