Topical Antibacterials
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Archive for March, 2009
Potassium Hydroxide (Koh) Test for Fungal Disorders
Fungal elements (hyphae and/or spores) can be found in affected tissues taken from patients with supemcial fungal diseases such as candidiasis, pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, and dermatophyte infections of the skin, hair, and nails. The potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparations that identify these hyphae are both sensitive and specific. Scale, pustules, blister roofs, and clippings taken from […]
Acyclovir - Systemic Antiviral Agents
Thursday, March 12th, 2009Tremendous advances have been made over the past decade in the field of antiviral therapy. Acyclovir, which was commercially released about 10 years ago, is the therapeutic agent of choice for the treatment of herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections. Acyclovir itself is not an active antiviral agent. When administered it is converted to the active, […]