Athlete’s foot

Another important bisphenol is dichlorophene (dichlorophane, methylene-bis(4-chlorophenol)) [97-23-4]. Whereas it is not as active against bacteria as hexachlorophane, it has found miscehaneous apphcations, eg, as a rot preservative for textiles (89) as a treatment for athlete s foot and for tapeworm in humans and domestic animals as a slimicide in paper manufacture and as an antibacterial agent in water-cooling systems (90). [Pg.125]

The superficial mycotic infections occur on the surface of, or just below, the skin or nails. Superficial infections include tinea pedis (athlete s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), onychomycosis (nail fungus), and yeast infections, such as those caused by Candida albicans. Yeast infections or those caused by C. albicans affect women in the vulvovaginal area and can be difficult to control. Women who are at increased risk for vulvovaginal yeast infections are those who have diabetes, are pregnant, or are taking oral contraceptives, antibiotics, or corticosteroids. [Pg.129]

Researchers have identified several antifungal herbs that are effective against tinea pedis (athlete s foot), such as tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and garlic (Allium sativum). [Pg.131]

Garlic is used as an antifungal. A cream of 0.4% ajoene (the antifungal component of garlic) was found to relieve symptoms of athlete s foot and, tike tea tree oil, is applied twice daily. (For more information on garlic, see Herbal Alert in Chap. 44.)... [Pg.131]

Miconazole (Micatin), ciclopirox (Loprox), and econazole (Spectazole)—used for treatment of tinea pedis (athlete s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), and superficial candidiasis... [Pg.609]

Clioquinol—used for eczema, athlete s foot, and other fungal infections... [Pg.609]

M.17 Tu-jin-pi is a root bark used in traditional Chinese medicines for the treatment of athlete s foot. One of the active ingredients in tu-jin-pi is pseudolaric acid A, which is known to contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. A chemist... [Pg.124]

In China, the seeds are eaten to promote digestion and treat cough and bronchitis. In Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, a decoction of the plant is used to treat mental disorders such as hysteria and forgetfulness. In Taiwan, the plant is used to treat athlete s foot and other skin diseases. [Pg.58]

A 40-year-old male presents with complaints of irritation, skin maceration and malodour in the feet indicating the occurrence of athlete s foot. [Pg.107]

The use of topical antifungal agents (imidazole antifungals and terbinafine) is the first-line of treatment in athlete s foot. Patients should be advised to be persistent in treatment and that application of the product should be continued for about 10 days after all traces have disappeared. This will ensure eradication. Patient should be educated on non-pharmacotherapeutic measures and adjunctive therapy that contribute towards the management of the condition. The area should be washed regularly and dried thoroughly as... [Pg.129]

Q76 Preparations that could be recommended to a patient who has athlete s foot include ... [Pg.191]

Tapeworm infections are caused by Taenia solium. Tinea pedis causes the fungal infection known os athlete s foot. Yersinia pestis is implicated in plague, Candida albicans is responsible for candidiasis while Chlamydia frachomifis causes eye infections. [Pg.204]

Athlete s foot, tinea pedis, is a condition caused by a fungus. Management of athlete s foot lies with the use of antifungal preparations such as clotrimazole (an imidazole antifungal) and tolnaftate. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic agent indicated for use in treatment of corns, calluses and warts. [Pg.213]

Tinea pedis is a fungal infection commonly known as athlete s foot. Chickenpox is a childhood infection caused by the herpes zoster virus. Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. Mumps is a viral infection characterised by bilateral or unilateral inflammation of the salivary glands. Rubella (German measles) is caused by the rubella virus. [Pg.292]

Tachycardia heart rate more than 100 beats/min Tardive dyskinesia uncontrollable facial movements Thrombocytopenia a reduction in platelet count Tics repetitive involuntary movements Tinea corporis ringworm infection Tinea pedis athlete s foot... [Pg.357]

It is indicated in fungal infections of skin, scalp and nails, tinea of hand and beard and athlete s foot. [Pg.345]

Salicylic acid is used to treat various hyperkeratotic lesions like corns, warts, ring- worm, athlete s foot, chronic dermatitis etc. [Pg.453]

Terbinafine, 1% (cream, solution, spray), apply to affected areas once daily (ringworm) or twice daily (athlete s foot/jock itch) Lamisil AT ... [Pg.1344]

Euphorbia hirta L. Da Fei Yang Cao (Asthma herb) (stem) Camphol, leucocyanidol, quercitol, quercitrin, rhamnose, euphorbon, chlorophenolic acid, taraxerol, taraxerone, gallic acid.50 For asthma, bronchitis, externally for athlete s foot. [Pg.80]

N.A. Eucalyptus citriodora Hool. E. globulus Labill. Cineole, eucalyptol, caffeic acid, coumaric acid, gallic acid, gentisic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, syringic acid, vanillic acid.99-100 Externally for athlete s foot, dandruff, herpes, and an inhalation for fevers and asthma. [Pg.267]

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