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        <journal-title>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">Materia Novum</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2583-4398</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">MNH190010</article-id>
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        <article-title>A Comprehensive Review on Tinea Infections: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment,  and Homoeopathic Management</article-title>
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          <name>
            <surname>Motiwala</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. F.F.</given-names>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Kumawat</surname>
            <given-names>Dr. Sheetal</given-names>
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      <pub-date pub-type="epub" iso-8601-date="2026-04-03">
        <month>04</month>
        <day>03</day>
        <year>2026</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>9</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <fpage>35</fpage>
      <lpage>44</lpage>
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        <p>Tinea infections, caused by dermatophytes, affect the skin, hair, and nails, leading to various 
clinical manifestations like itching, scaling, and inflammation. This review explores the 
pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for tinea infections, with 
a focus on Tinea corporis, the most common form. The pathogenesis involves the invasion of the 
epidermis by dermatophytes, triggering an inflammatory immune response, with factors such as 
host immunity and environmental conditions influencing disease progression. The review also 
highlights the different types of tinea infections, their clinical presentation, and the factors 
increasing their prevalence, particularly in tropical regions. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, supported 
by dermoscopy, microscopic examination, and fungal culture. Standard treatments include topical 
and systemic antifungal therapies, though resistance and treatment failures remain challenges. 
Additionally, the review examines the potential role of homoeopathic remedies in managing tinea 
infections, offering individualized treatment options based on patient symptoms and constitutional 
characteristics. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into both conventional and 
alternative approaches to managing dermatophyte infections effectively.</p>
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        <kwd>Tinea infection</kwd>
        <kwd>Dermatophytes</kwd>
        <kwd>Homoeopathic management</kwd>
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