Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology

Sonali Wankhade

Publications

• Research Article
  Tinea Versicolor - An Epidemiology
  Author(s): Mahendra Kumar Rai and Sonali WankhadeMahendra Kumar Rai and Sonali Wankhade
  
  Dermatophytic infections have been one of the major crises prevalent all over the world. Dermatophytes feed on skin, hair and nail thus causes infection, popularly known as ?Tinea infections?. Due to yeast Malassezia furfur multihued patches occurs on skin and causes infection known as Tinea versicolor (T.versicolor), which worsens if neglected. It has global occurrence and is prominent in hot and humid region. It predominantly affects late teens and young adults of both sexes. Customarily Tinea versicolor, is treated by systemic drugs in oral as well as topical mode. Despite adequate remedy, recurrence is common with major side effects. For overcoming adverse consequences, need arises to go naturewide and seek the solution through herbs. With the help of essential oils, this stubborn infection can be eradicated effectively, averting the side effects. .. View More»
  

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