Oral Skin Care

Comparison of the effect of ginger by skin patch and oral capsule on pain intensity, joint dryness, and daily functioning of patients with knee osteoarthritis

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis and musculoskeletal disease. The low efficacy and significant side effects of synthetic drugs in the treatment of this disease have led many researchers to look for a drug that is effective but has fewer side effects. Recently, ginger is one of the most popular herbal remedies in the treatment of this disease. This study aimed to co...

Oral Skin Care

Oral Skin Care

Oral Nystatin: An Effective Prophylaxis for Fungal Infection in Preterm Babies in a Tertiary Level Hospital

Candida is a common cause of oral mucous membrane and skin infections in newborn infants. Disseminated candidiasis and Candidemia have become a frequent problem in neonatal intensive care unit [1]. Candida species are frequently encountered as part of the human commensal flora. Colonization by Candida spp. is the most impor tant risk factor for development of Candidemia and IFI in pre mature in...

Hygiene of the skin: when is clean too clean?

Skin hygiene, particularly of the hands, is a primary mechanism for reducing contact and fecal-oral transmission of infectious agents. Widespread use of antimicrobial products has prompted concern about emergence of resistance to antiseptics and damage to the skin barrier associated with frequent washing. This article reviews evidence for the relationship between skin hygiene and infection, the...