| myrtus communis l. as source of a bioactive and safe essential oil. | in algeria, myrtus communis l. is distributed throughout the tell atlas and the coastal regions of algiers and constantine. the leaves are used in respiratory disorders, diarrhea and hemorrhoids. the aims of this work were to evaluate the antifungal and anti-inflammatory potential of well characterized essential oils (eo). since eo can be applied by inhalation, dermal application and oral administration, we used several mammalian cell lines to assess safe bioactive doses. the chemical compositio ... | 2015 | 25446467 |
| epidemiological and aetiological study on tinea pedis and onychomycosis in algeria. | epidemiological studies on tinea pedis and onychomycosis, common fungal infections, have been conducted in many parts of the world. there are currently no studies of tinea pedis and/or onychomycosis in algeria. the aim of this paper was to study the epidemiology of foot diseases, including tinea pedis and onychomycosis and to identify the aetiological factors of these infections in outpatients attending the department of dermatology of the central hospital of army in algiers, algeria. a total of ... | 2006 | 16681809 |
| a clinicomycological study of fungal foot infections among algerian military personnel. | there have been few studies on fungal infection of the foot in military personnel. the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and aetiological factors of superficial mycoses of the foot in military personnel attending the department of dermatology of the army central hospital in algiers, algeria. a complete dermatological examination was performed in 650 male military personnel. cultures of skin and nail specimens of the feet were performed for each participant. fungal infection of th ... | 2007 | 17305907 |