Treatment of a superficial mycosis by low-temperature plasma: a case report

Prague Med Rep. 2014;115(1-2):73-8. doi: 10.14712/23362936.2014.8.

Abstract

A case of dermatomycosis caused by zoophilic strain of Trichophyton interdigitale was treated by low-temperature plasma produced by direct current (DC) cometary discharge. The shortening of skin lesion persistence along with suppression of subjective discomfort and etiological agent was observed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Plasma Gases / therapeutic use*
  • Tinea / microbiology
  • Tinea / therapy*
  • Trichophyton / isolation & purification*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Plasma Gases