Treatment of superficial mycoses: review - part II*

Update on therapy for superficial mycoses: review article part I*

Superficial fungal infections of the hair, skin and nails are a major cause of morbidity in the world. Choosing the right treatment is not always simple because of the possibility of drug interactions and side effects. The first part of the article discusses the main treatments for superficial mycoses - keratophytoses, dermatophytosis, candidiasis, with a practical approach to the most commonly...

comparison study of wood lamp & direct exam for diagnosis of superficial mycoses

Update on the treatment of superficial mycoses.

We review the current treatments available for superficial mycoses and discuss recent developments in pharmacotherapy and the most useful adjuvant treatments. Special emphasis is placed on the proper use of conventional therapies and a number of pharmacoeconomic issues. The review also offers an update on the best treatment choices in particular circumstances. Finally, we discuss some novel con...

Mycoses in diabetes — difficult diagnostic and therapeutic problem . Review of literature

Prevalence of superficial and systemic mycoses has increased in recent years. The most common etiological factors responsible for those infections are fungi of the genus Candida, mainly Candida albicans; however approximately 35–65% of candidemia cases are caused by other species of this particular genus, described in literature as Candida non-albicans pathogens. Fungal infections have deleteri...

Knee osteoarthritis diagnosis, treatment and associated factors of progression: Part II

Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis can be confirmed based on clinical and/or radiological features. The potential of a progressive disease can be prevented or decreased by earlier recognition and correction of associated factors. Obesity and alignment especially varus malalignment are recognized factors of a progressive disease. Both nonpharmalogical as well as pharmacological modalities of treat...