Anti-Fungal

Ultimate Guide to Using Oil of Oregano for Treating Toenail Fungus

Are you sick of battling difficult toenail fungus? Look no further than oil of oregano, a home medicine that has become more and more well-known for its effective antifungal qualities. This comprehensive tutorial will cover all you need to know about using oil of oregano to properly cure toenail fungus. Oil of oregano provides a natural alternative that is safe and effective in contrast to conventional treatments, which frequently have negative ...

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Activity of Various Essential Oils Against Clinical Dermatophytes of Microsporum and Trichophyton

Nicole Parrish,1,*Stefanie L. Fisher,1Ashlea Gartling,1David Craig,1Nicholas Boire,1Joshua Khuvis,1Stefan Riedel,1,2 and Sean Zhang1Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Associated Data Data Availability StatementGo to: Abstract Dermatophytoses account for nearly a quarter of all fungal infections worldwide. These difficult to treat infections of the skin, hair, and nails, are growing more resistant to conventional antifungal treatments, and when treatable, often require prolonged therapeutic regimens. For centuries, essential oils have been used to treat a variety of ailments. In ...

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Based on the results presented, it is possible to conclude that the essential oil extracted from O. vulgare may represent a good alternative for the treatment of candidiasis.

Marlete Brum Cleff,1,*Ana Raquel Meinerz,1,*Melissa Xavier,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Mário Carlos Araújo Meireles,2,*Maria Regina Alves Rodrigues,3,* and João Roberto Braga de Mello4,*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of the essential oil extracted from Origanum vulgare against sixteen Candida species isolates. Standard strains tested comprised C. albicans (ATCC strains 44858, 4053, 18804 and 3691), C. parapsilosis (ATCC 22019), C. krusei (ATCC 34135), C. lusitaniae (ATCC 34449) and C. dubliniensis (ATCC MY646). Six Candida albicans isolates from the vaginal ...

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A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences

K. Haraldstad,1A. Wahl,2R. Andenæs,3J. R. Andersen,4M. H. Andersen,2E. Beisland,4C. R. Borge,2E. Engebretsen,2M. Eisemann,5L. Halvorsrud,3T. A. Hanssen,5,6A. Haugstvedt,4T. Haugland,7V. A. Johansen,4M. H. Larsen,2L. Løvereide,10B. Løyland,3L. G. Kvarme,3P. Moons,8T. M. Norekvål,9L. Ribu,3G. E. Rohde,1,11K. H. Urstad,10S. Helseth,1,3 and the LIVSFORSK network Abstract Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently within and between disciplines, including the fields ...

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Antimicrobial Activity of Six Essential Oils Against a Group of Human Pathogens: A Comparative Study

Adrian Man,1,*Luigi Santacroce,2,3,*Romeo Jacob,4Anca Mare,1 and Lidia Man5Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License information Disclaimer 1Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 2Ionian Dept. (DJSGEM), Microbiology and Virology Lab., University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy3Polypheno srl Academic Spin Off, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy4University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 5Pediatrics Clinic 1, University of ...

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Antifungal activities of origanum oil against Candida albicans.

Author Information Manohar V1, Ingram C, Gray J, Talpur NA, Echard BW, Bagchi D, Preuss HG. 1Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Abstract The antimicrobial properties of volatile aromatic oils from medicinal as well as other edible plants has been recognized since antiquity. Origanum oil, which is used as a food flavoring agent, possesses a broad spectrum of in vitro antimicrobial activities attributed to the high content of phenolic derivatives such as carvacrol ...

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5 Ways to Fight Foot Fungus

Are your toenails turning yellow and curling inwards?  Do they appear thickened and brittle? Is the skin between your toes itchy or cracked?  Maybe it’s a fungal invasion. Fungi lurk everywhere in our environment, and they are especially attracted to moist, dark, warm places – like the insides of your shoes! According to a survey published in the July 2014 edition of The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 14% of ...

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