Treatment of clinical dermatosis using a direct-current, atmospheric-pressure cold plasma micro-jet

摘要

Dermatophytes are the most common aetiological agents, which invade into keratinized tissues (skin, hair, nails) of humans and animals causing dermatophytosis (also known as ringworm or tinea). Swimming pools, fitness centers, barber shops, beauty parlors, saunas and steam baths are common places to pick up superficial fungal infections. Mycotic infections have become more important because of their tendency for chronic progression and the tendency of deep-site or systemic infection. The presence of non-albican species, which are resistant to normal antifungal agents, has been raising in recent years, for -among other reasons- the frequent prophylactic use of antifungal chemicals.