Introduction Dermatophytes are a group of molds characterized by the ability to produce
keratinases, thereby carving out for themselves specific ecological niches. Their traditional …

Background Fungal infection of the toenails, also called onychomycosis, is a common
problem that causes damage to the nail's structure and physical appearance. For those …

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a significant global concern. Many diabetic patients will
experience complications due to angiopathy, neuropathy, and immune dysfunction, namely …

Introduction Onychomycosis is the most common nail disease seen in clinical practice.
Treatment options include systemic and topical therapies, as well as devices. Following …

Most foot disorders do not require podiatry referral or complex interventions. After the clinical
diagnosis is made, these conditions can typically be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) …

Introduction: Ketoconazole was the first broad-spectrum oral antifungal approved by the FDA
in 1981. Post-marketing reports of drug-related hepatotoxicity, endocrine dysregulation and …

Background Photodynamic therapy (PDT) or intense pulsed light (IPL) are efficient
therapeutic methods in the treatment of superficial skin infections, and thus, they could be …

Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis affect a million people yearly, leading to skin
lesions and potentially disfiguring mucosal disease. Current treatments can have severe …

Background Onychomycosis is a common fungal nail infection that responds poorly to
antifungals. Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of methyl aminolevulinate (MAL) …

Background Onychomycosis, a fungal infection affecting the nail plate, is a common
condition often requiring prolonged treatment regimens, with low success rates. Urea is one …