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Recent advances in topical formulation carriers of antifungal agents.
Fungal infections are amongst the most commonly encountered diseases affecting the skin. Treatment approaches include both topical and oral antifungal agents. The topical route is generally preferred due to the possible side effects of oral medication. Advances in the field of formulation may soon render outdated conventional products such as creams, ointments and gels. Several carrier systems ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Mycology Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2185-6486,2186-165X
DOI: 10.3314/mmj.54.269