Ultrasound clinical references of the healthy toenail unit.

The toenail unit, commonly called the nail, is one of the most frequently examined and treated structures in clinical podiatry. Ultrasound is a standard clinical technique because it is a noninvasive, painless, and rapid diagnostic tool. The main objective of this study was to obtain morphometric data of the healthy toenail unit by ultrasound for clinical application.

Meta-analysis of the antifungal activities of three essential oils as alternative therapies in dermatophytosis infections.

Aims: This work examines the available scientific evidence about the efficiency of essential oils (EO) as an alternative therapy to traditional treatment of fungal infections, including onychomycosis, assessing the effect of the three EO most frequently studied for their antifungal activity (thyme, cinnamon and tea tree EO) against three causative agents of fungal diseases in humans: Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex and Candida albicans.

Methods And Results: The PRISMA statement protocol was followed to conduct a bibliographical search and 54 articles that met all the inclusion criteria were retrieved. Differences were observed in the MIC and MFC values depending on the micro-organism strain and the EO used.

Differences in Hygiene Habits among Children Aged 8 to 11 Years by Type of Schooling.

Personal hygiene is one of the basic activities in the care of our body. Parents are responsible for their children's hygiene to prevent infections and keep them healthy. However, children must acquire hygiene habits correctly and independently.

Predictive Model of Nail Consistency Using Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-Ray.

The nail plate is made up of tightly packed keratin-rich cells. Factors such as the special distribution of the intermediate filaments in each layer (dorsal, intermediate, and ventral), the relative thickness of the layers, and their chemical composition define the characteristics of each nail. The main objective of this study is to determine nail consistency by calculating a predictive model based on elemental composition analysis using scanning electron microscopy.

Prevalence of foot disorders according to chronic kidney disease stage.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health disease that affects 15.1% of the adult population. Although a high prevalence (94.

Importance of Sock Type in the Development of Foot Lesions on Low-Difficulty, Short Hikes.

Foot lesions can be developed during hiking because of external factors. This makes it important to study the effect of hiking equipment on lesion development. Technical and non-technical socks were given to 109 hikers to wear during a short hike.

Importance of Preexisting Physical Factors in the Development of Dermatological and Muscular Lesions During Hiking.

Hiking has become very popular due to the physical and mental health benefits it provides. Skin lesions may occur with hiking and various factors contribute to their development. Although some lesions may appear to have little importance, something as simple as chaffing can cause serious ulcers in people with at-risk feet.