Propolis for the treatment of onychomycosis

Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection, considered as a public health problem because it is contagious and it interferes with the quality of life. It has long and difficult treatment, with many side effects and high cost. Propolis extract (PE) is a potential alternative to conventional antifungal...

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Published inIndian journal of dermatology Vol. 63; no. 6; pp. 515 - 517
Main Authors Veiga, Flavia, Costa, Maiara, Cótica, Erika, Svidzinski, Terezinha, Negri, Melyssa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.11.2018
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Antifungal
Antifungal agents
Case Report
Consent
Fingers & toes
Fungal infections
Fungi
Laboratories
onychomycosis
Pain
Patients
propolis extract
Brazil
propolis extract
onychomycosis
Antifungal
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Summary:Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection, considered as a public health problem because it is contagious and it interferes with the quality of life. It has long and difficult treatment, with many side effects and high cost. Propolis extract (PE) is a potential alternative to conventional antifungal agents because it has low cost, accessibility, and low toxicity. Herein, we report the favorable response of PE in onychomycosis in three elderly patients.
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ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/ijd.IJD_365_17