Skin disorders fungal infections

Zinc and Immunity. Zinc is required for Immunocompetence. Recently published reviews have detailed the role of zinc (92-95). Early clinical descriptions of zinc deficiency and impaired Immune function were first reported by Brummerstedt et al.(96) who reported that calves with a genetically acquired inability to absorb zinc suffered from stunted growth, several skin disorders, viral and fungal infections, and atrophied thymus glands. These symptoms could be reversed by the administration of large amounts of dietary zinc. 

Perhaps because of such exceptional nutrient content, especially vitamin E and omega-3, -6, and -7 fatty acids, seaberry seed oils have been well studied in Finnish, Chinese, and Russian medical research. These studies address a variety of disease models inflammation, skin injuries, vision disorders, cancer, thrombosis, and bacterial and fungal infections. 

Skin disorder is the disruption of the skin caused by inflammation, abnormal skin growth, allergic reactions, viral, bacteria or fungal infections, or trauma. Lesions (tissue damage) also disrupt the skin. Common lesions are ... 

Direct access to target or diseased site, e.g. treatment of skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections [14]... 

The skin is the site of several common disorders that include acne vulgaris, psoriasis, eczema dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug-induced dermatitis, and bums. Some disorders result from viral infections such as herpes simplex and herpes zoster. Some result from fungal infections such as tinea pedis (athlete s foot) and tinea capitis (ringworm). 

Toxicology LD50 (oral, rat) 1900 mg/kg LDLo (skin, rabbit) 5 g/kg mod. toxic by ing. low toxicity by skin contact TSCA listed Hazardous Decomp. Prods. Heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors Uses Fragrance antimicrobial, mild antiinflammatory, preservative, antiseptic for pharmaceutical ointments, skin treatment, colored cosmetics, to treat wounds, bacterial infections, fungal infections, insect bites, abrasions, in oral care, salves, balms, veterinary skin care and shampoos Features Penetrates the skin readily accelerates the healing of skin disorders Manuf./Disthb. AMC Chems. Arista Ind. http //www.aristaindustries.com-, Cosmetic Supplies USA... 

Copper deficiency Copper imbalance causes health disorders that include arthritis, fatigue, adrenal burnout, insomnia, scoliosis, osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, migraine headaches, seizures, fungal and bacterial infections, gum disease, tooth decay, skin and hair problems, and female organ conditions including uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Copper deficiency is associated with atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular conditions, aneurysms, gout, and anemia. - - ... 

The inhalation of thymol, in combination with other volatile substances, is used to alleviate the symptoms of colds, coughs, and associated respiratory disorders. Externally, thymol has been used in dusting powders for the treatment of fungal skin infections. Thymol was formerly used in the treatment of hookworm infections but has now been superseded by less toxic substances. 

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