Despite the fact that we live in an era of advanced and innovative technologies for
elucidating underlying mechanisms of diseases and molecularly designing new drugs …

This review focuses on the development of nanoparticle systems for antimicrobial drug
delivery. Numerous antimicrobial drugs have been prescribed to kill or inhibit the growth of …

The oral cavity and oropharynx are complex environments that are susceptible to physical,
chemical, and microbiological insults. They are also common sites for pathological and …

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of
what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking …

Dermatophytoses or tinea refers to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues.
Although generally considered easy to treat, recalcitrant infections, presenting as extensive …

Dermatophytic infections of the skin and appendages are a common occurrence. The
pathogenesis involves complex interplay of agent (dermatophytes), host (inherent host …

A variety of oral and topical antifungal agents are available for the treatment of superficial
fungal infections caused by dermatophytes. This review builds on the antifungal therapy …

Autosomal recessive CARD9 deficiency underlies life-threatening, invasive fungal infections
in otherwise healthy individuals normally resistant to other infectious agents. In less than 10 …

Invasive fungal infections are becoming a major health concern in several groups of patients
leading to severe morbidity and mortality. Moreover, cutaneous fungal infections are a major …

Several human skin diseases and disorders are associated with two groups of fungi, the
dermatophytes and Malassezia. Although these skin-related problems are not generally life …