Introduction The reports of resistance to antifungal agents used for treating onychomycosis
and other superficial fungal infections are increasing. This rise in antifungal resistance …

Introduction Terbinafine has been a cornerstone in dermatophyte infection treatment.
Despite its global efficacy, the emergence of terbinafine resistance raises concerns …

Introduction There is an increasing number of reports of Trichophyton indotineae infections.
This species is usually poorly responsive to terbinafine. Areas covered A literature search …

Introduction Terbinafine is considered the gold standard for treating skin fungal infections
and onychomycosis. However, recent reports suggest that dermatophytes are developing …

Patients infected with antifungal-resistant fungi often do not respond to therapy, substantially
increasing mortality risk. Some fungi are inherently resistant to particular antifungals …

Background: Dermatophytosis is a prevalent superficial infection caused by filamentous
fungi, primarily affecting the skin and/or its appendages. In recent years, there has been a …

Methods A literature search was conducted in November 2023 using Embase, PubMed,
Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Inclusion criteria covered clinical trials …

Background Dermatophytosis, caused by dermatophytes, affects up to 25% of people
globally, with higher rates observed in Africa and Asia. While these infections are usually …

Fungal resistance to available antifungal molecules has emerged as a significant and
continued threat. Several plants, including cannabis, have promising antimicrobial activities …

Background Trichophyton indotineae, a newly defined species within the T.
mentagrophytes/T. interdigitale complex, has emerged as an epidemiological concern …