Artemisia and beeswax against Tinea capitis (teigne tondante)

Abstract

Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm or tinea, is caused by a group of fungi that infect keratinized tissues in human and animals and are known as dermatophytes. Infection occurs through different ways such as contacting with contaminated soil, hair, or animal scales, and infected individuals. After adhering to keratinized tissues, such as nail, hair, and stratum corneum, dermatophytes release enzymes which break and damage keratinized tissues.