Superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails are the fourth most common cause of
human disease affecting 20% to 25% of the world's population [1]. Dermatophytosis is a …

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 An alarming increase in recalcitrant dermatophytosis has been witnessed in
India over the past decade. Drug resistance may play a major role in this scenario …

Chronic recalcitrant dermatophytoses, due to Trichophyton (T.) mentagrophytes Type VIII are
on the rise in India and are noteworthy for their predominance. It would not be wrong to …

Background Tinea corporis is a common fungal infection that mimics many other annular
lesions. Physicians must familiarize themselves with this condition and its treatment …

Dermatophytes are the aetiological factors of a majority of superficial fungal infections. What
distinguishes them from other pathogenic filamentous fungi is their unique ability to degrade …

Trichophyton isolates with reduced susceptibility to antifungals are now increasingly
reported worldwide. We therefore studied the molecular epidemiology and the in vitro …

The burden of fungal infections is not widely appreciated. Although these infections are
responsible for over one million deaths annually, it is estimated that one billion people are …

Dermatophytoses affect about 25% of the world population, and the filamentous fungus
Trichophyton rubrum is the main causative agent of this group of diseases. Dermatomycoses …

Phenolic compounds, the most widely distributed class of natural products in the plants,
show several biological properties including antifungal activity. Phenolics contained in …