Publications by authors named "Luciele Pereira de Melo"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of oregano essential oil (EO) and various polar extracts against both itraconazole-susceptible and-resistant dermatophytes, which are fungal infections that affect the skin.
- Among the extracts tested, the decoction (DEC) of oregano showed the strongest antifungal activity, while the EO was effective against all tested fungi, including those resistant to itraconazole.
- The mechanism of action for the EO involves disrupting the fungal cell wall and plasma membrane by binding with ergosterol, and it contains high levels of carvacrol as its active ingredient, marking it as a promising treatment option for dermatophytosis.
