fingernails. A generic form of this is called Terbinafine. Nail fungus is a type of infection that is caused by certain types of fungi. When the fungus reaches the nail, this causes the nail bed to become thick, discolored and brittle. With the oral tablet, after Lamisil has entered the blood, the medicine then moves into the nails and skin. Then, the medicine either kills the fungi or acts to slow the growth. The active ingredient is Terbinafine Hydrochloride. This medicine can be prescribed
Athlete’s Foot: Tinea Pedis DEFINITION • Athlete’s foot is also known as ringworm of the foot. • It is a contagious fungal infection of the skin of the foot (particularly the upper layers of epidermis) caused by the fungus, Trichophyton or Epidermophyton floccosum. AETIOLOGY • Athlete’s foot is caused by dermatophytes, a group of parasitic fungi that cause infections in the outer layers of the skin. • The fungi flourish in warm and humid conditions making area such as public swimming pools, public
Terbinafine Hydrochloride: Effectively Treating Fungal Problems Abstract Lamisil, which is chemically terbinafine hydrochloride, is the premier antifungal drug on the market. It effectively destroys fungal problems ranging from athlete’s foot to onychomycosis. However, Lamisil has a number of problems associated with it, including cost, side effects, and even effectiveness. Therefore, I created two analogs in an attempt to improve Lamisil, which I will discuss in my paper. Plenty of fungal
Onychomycosis Fungal infections are often uncomfortable conditions and they can have both physical and psychological consequences to the individual. Onychomycosis (OM) is one of the fungal diseases that results from a dermatophytic invasion of the nails. Fortunately, in the last few years, new oral treatment has successfully lowered the incidence of recurrence and side effects (Tosti & Piraccini, 1996). What is Onychomicosis? OM can be referred to as a localized infection of the nail
Nail Disease Treatment for Fungal Infections Effective toenail fungus treatment remedies are found in non-prescription and prescription strength; herbal treatments are also a favorable toenail fungus treatment selection. Before trying any cure, it is essential that people believe that Nail Disease Treatment is to prevent it from happening again. Toenail fungus or onychomycosis, happens when a fungus enters the nail via a crack in the nail. Nail infections are very contagious and are commonly spread
One Afternoon… Thursday afternoon Clara had just had hockey practice and was getting undressed. Many times before practices, a ‘traditional’, her teammates always steal and run around with Molly’s(a teammate) hat. This time when Clara was untying her skates Molly took Clara’s hat. Clara chased after her, managing to take her skates off first. She was barefoot and was running across the floor that many people have with sweaty feet. Clara won’t see signs it for 2-3 weeks, but after running on dirty
The purpose of this paper is to focus on a subject within my educational field that I can research and inform the public about. I plan to become a veterinarian .which would require my daily contact with humans and animals. Zoonotic diseases are risk factors that I have to be aware of in order to protect myself as well as my patients and their owners. Luckily developments in medicine have made it possible to cure zoonotic diseases and even prevent them from ever being contracted. There are thing
Solubility studies for screening of microemulsion components The solubility of HCA in various oils and surfactants such as eucalyptus oil, clove oil, lemon grass oil, pippermint oil, carvone, D-limonene, citronella, menthone, eugenol, oleic acid, tween 20, isopropyl myristate (IPM), tween 80, polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) were measured. An excess amount of HCA was added to 10mL of oil and the mixture was shaken for 72 h at 25 °C. The resulting suspension was then centrifuged (R-8C REMI equipments