Dermatophytoses or tinea refers to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues.
Although generally considered easy to treat, recalcitrant infections, presenting as extensive …

The most prevalent infection in the world is dermatophytosis, which is a major issue with
high recurrence and can affect the entire body including the skin, hair, and nails. The major …

Azole antifungal agents (eg, fluconazole and itraconazole) have been widely used to treat
superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes and, unlike the allylamines (such as …

A growing body of literature has marked the emergence and spread of antifungal resistance
among species of Trichophyton, the most prevalent cause of toenail and fingernail …

Dermatophytes are amongst the most common causative agents of fungal infections
worldwide and widespread in the developing countries. Various studies have found the …

Candida species are a common cause of infection in immune-compromised HIV-positive
individuals, who are usually treated with the antifungal drug, fluconazole, in public hospitals …

Background Candida spp. is a fungal resident of the normal microbiota of gastrointestinal
tract, reproductive mucosa and oral cavity. Hence, a majority of the healthy population may …

There is no part of the world can be cleared of the infection with dermatophytosis. Millions of
persons and animals around the world are infected with specialized filamentous fungi called …

Owing to the accessibility of skin to light, many applications of photodynamic treatment
(PDT) have been developed within dermatology. The recent increase of dermatological …

Antimicrobial photodynamic inhibition (aPI) utilizes radical stress generated from the
excitation of a photosensitizer (PS) with light to destroy pathogens. Its use against …