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The research of former and current Wayne State University School of Medicine students working in the laboratory of Ashok Kumar, Ph.D., associate professor of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, is featured on the cover of the Journal of Fungi, a peer-reviewed academic journal covering the field of microbiology.  Alisha Khambati, M.D.'22, Mamta Kanwar, M.D. '18 and the Class of 2025's Alejandro Sepulveda contributed to "Aspergillus Endophthalmitis: Epidemiology, Pathobiology, and Current Treatments," published in the Journal of Fungi. The article discusses recent advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, which is most often caused by surgical complications or eye trauma, and can cause blindness. There are several infectious diseases that can affect the eye health. However, the chances of blindness increase with those affecting the retina, such as endophthalmitis. "Fungal infections of the eye are a rising globa...

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Someone should not attempt to pop a boil at home as the bacteria that cause a boil can spread to other parts of the body. In some cases, this can cause serious complications. A doctor can safely drain a boil. A person can also use simple home remedies to help a boil heal. In this article, we will explain what boils are in more detail, why it is not safe to pop them, and other ways to treat boils. Bacterial folliculitis, or an infection of a hair follicle, causes boils. When bacteria get into a hair follicle, an infection can cause tender spots or lumps to appear on the skin. Over time, the infection creates a boil, which is a painful pus-filled abscess filled with under the skin. There are several types of boil: furuncles, which have one head carbuncles, which have multiple heads styes, which appear on the eyelid According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD), boils sometimes start as cysts, but then rupture, become infected, and turn into boils. However, according...

Ah, the belly button: It's cute to get pierced (and cute in general!) but you may want to be aware that the area is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to belly button infections. "Belly buttons are basically some very convoluted and deep skin folds. They can certainly carry staph and strep and in the right setting these can become infections," explains Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Dr. Amy Kassouf, MD .   Just like other areas on your body, your belly button naturally contains bacteria and fungi, and if you don't clean it regularly or even dry it properly, you could get an infection. Here are six infections you can get in your belly button and how to treat them. 6 Belly Button Infections to Know About 1. Yeast Infection The vagina isn't the only place you can get a yeast infection. Your body is susceptible to getting one anywhere, including your mouth, esophagus, under the breasts, throat and even your belly button. The medical term for th...

These drugs are therefore useful in patients who have a high risk of thrombosis and embolism, events that could lead to dangerous ischaemic phenomena such as myocardial infarction. Thrombolytics, anticoagulants or antiaggregants? Thrombolytics (streptokinase, urokinase…) are used in all those conditions in which the thrombus has already formed, while antiplatelet agents (Aspirin, Plavix…) and anticoagulants (heparin, dicumarol…) are administered to prevent the formation of new thrombi. Mechanism of antiplatelet drugs Antiplatelet drugs act by interfering with the functioning of platelets (also called thrombocytes), i.e. those blood elements involved in blood clotting mechanisms (haemostasis). They act through three mechanisms interaction with platelet receptors for substances produced outside platelets, such as collagen, thrombin, certain prostacyclins and catecholamines; interaction with platelet receptors for substances produced inside platelets such as ADP, ser...

What Is Topicort? Topicort ( desoximetasone ) is a corticosteroid (commonly called a steroid). It is prescribed to relieve itching and inflammation caused by skin conditions such as eczema and plaque psoriasis. It is a topical drug, which means you apply it directly to the skin. Topicort contains the active ingredient desoximetasone, which is classified as a high-potency corticosteroid. It works by blocking certain processes that lead to skin inflammation. Topicort works to relieve itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by inflammation. Topicort comes in several forms, including cream, gel, ointment, and spray. Drug Facts Generic Name : Desoximetasone Brand Name(s) : Topicort Drug Availability : Prescription Administration Route : Topical   Therapeutic Classification : High-potency corticosteroid Available Generically : Yes Controlled Substance : N/A Active Ingredient : Desoximetasone Dosage Form(s) : Cream, gel, ointment, spray ...

Antifungal creams are topical medications used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. Anyone can develop these fungal skin infections, and they are typically easy to treat with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription-strength antifungal creams. This article will explore the different antifungal creams and how they work to treat fungal infections. Osobystist / Getty Images How It Works Antifungal medications work by killing or stopping the spread of the fungus that causes fungal infections. Topical Cream Antifungal creams are topical creams applied directly to and absorbed by the skin rather than ingested. Types There are four main classes of antifungal medications, each targeting a particular kind of fungus. The four classes are: Azoles Echinocandins Flucytosine Polyenes These antifungal medications may be given in oral, gel, cream, or another form, depending on ...