Research Keyword: terbinafine

Experimental research on fungal inhibition using dissolving microneedles of terbinafine hydrochloride nanoemulsion for beta-1,3-glucanase

Researchers developed a new patch treatment for nail fungus using tiny dissolving needles that deliver antifungal medication directly into the skin near infected nails. The patch combines two active ingredients that work together to kill fungus and break down protective biofilm layers that make fungal infections hard to treat. Testing showed the patch was safe, effective, and delivered much more medication to the infected area compared to traditional creams or pills.

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Feasibility of the use of Lentinula edodes mycelium in terbinafine remediation

Scientists tested whether shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) could remove terbinafine, a common antifungal medication, from contaminated environments. The mushroom mycelium successfully accumulated and broke down the drug into harmless byproducts, with no trace remaining in the surrounding medium. This eco-friendly approach offers a promising alternative to expensive chemical cleanup methods for pharmaceutical pollution.

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Successful Treatment of Fungal Dermatitis in a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

A bottlenose dolphin at a Japanese aquarium developed a serious fungal infection on its tail fin while suffering from severe digestive problems and weight loss. The infection was caused by two types of fungi that are normally hard to treat because they resist many antifungal medications. Veterinarians successfully treated the dolphin using a combination of two antifungal drugs (voriconazole and terbinafine), surgical removal of dead tissue, and daily wound cleaning with special solutions. The dolphin’s wound eventually healed completely, and this is the first documented successful treatment of these particular fungal infections in bottlenose dolphins.

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Randomized control trial to study the effectiveness of tablet Fluconazole, capsule Itraconazole and tablet Terbinafine in superficial dermatophytosis

This study tested three common antifungal medications used to treat fungal skin infections like ringworm. The research involved 180 patients who were randomly given one of three drugs and then checked at 4 and 8 weeks to see if the infection was gone. Itraconazole worked best, clearing infections in about 87% of patients, followed by Fluconazole at 73%, and Terbinafine at 63%.

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Dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton benhamiae in a sea lion. First report

A 13-year-old sea lion in a marine park developed ringworm-like skin lesions caused by a fungus called Trichophyton benhamiae, marking the first time this fungus has been identified in this species. Scientists identified the fungus using DNA testing and found it was resistant to common antifungal drugs, so they treated it with a combination of oral medication (terbinafine), topical ozonized oil, and a liver-protecting supplement. After three months of treatment, the sea lion’s skin healed completely.

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Epidermophyton floccosum, an etiological agent of tinea pedis and tinea unguium: about two cases

Two elderly patients with toenail and foot fungal infections caused by Epidermophyton floccosum were diagnosed using modern molecular testing methods. Traditional microscopic examination alone was difficult, but real-time PCR provided accurate identification. Both patients were treated with terbinafine, a common antifungal medication. The study highlights how modern DNA testing improves diagnosis compared to older methods.

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