Phototoxic action of light emitting diode in the in vitro viability of Trichophyton rubrum Ação fototóxica do diodo emissor de luz na viabilidade de Trichophyton rubrum in vitro

Phototoxic action of light emitting diode in the in vitro viability of Trichophyton rubrum Ação fototóxica do diodo emissor de luz na viabilidade de Trichophyton rubrum in vitro

BACKGROUND: Trichophyton rubrum is the most common agent of superficial mycosis of the skin and nails causing long lasting infections and high recurrence rates. Current treatment drawbacks involve topical medications not being able to reach the nail bed at therapeutic concentrations, systemic antifu...

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Main Authors: José Cláudio Faria Amorim, Betania Maria Soares, Orley Araújo Alves, Marcus Vinícius Lucas Ferreira, Gerdal Roberto Sousa, Lívio de Barros Silveira, André Costa Cruz Piancastelli, Marcos Pinotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2012-04-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Subjects:
Antimicóticos
Fotoquimioterapia
Onicomicose
Antifungal agents
Onychomycosis
Photochemotherapy
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