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Daktarin gel is a brand name for miconazole, an antifungal drug widely utilized in the treatment of common fungal skin infections, including athlete’s foot. This formulation is specifically designed to combat fungal growth on the skin and provide relief from associated symptoms. Additionally, Daktarin gel is also employed to treat oral thrush, a fungal infection…

Daktacort is a brand name for a cream that combines synthetic hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid drug, and miconazole, an antifungal drug. This formulation is specifically used to address inflamed skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis, where a fungal infection is also suspected. Daktacort cream serves a dual purpose by alleviating inflammation associated with these skin…

Cats harbor a range of parasites and infectious microorganisms that have the potential to be transmitted to humans. While some of these are exclusive to cats, there are others that can also affect dogs. Rabies is the most severe disease that can be contracted from an infected cat. If an individual is bitten by a…

Arterial disorders can manifest in different ways, including abnormal narrowing, complete obstruction, or abnormal widening and thinning of the artery wall. Abnormal narrowing of an artery reduces blood flow and may lead to tissue damage. Complete obstruction can result in tissue death due to the lack of blood supply. On the other hand, abnormal widening…

Certain forms of anemia occur due to a deficiency in one or more substances crucial for the normal synthesis and maintenance of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying pigment in the blood. Deficiency anemia can arise from various causes, such as inadequate absorption or insufficient dietary intake of specific nutrients. Examples of deficiency anemias include iron-deficiency anemia and…

The repositioning of teeth through the utilization of fixed or removable orthodontic devices, commonly known as braces, with the aim of rectifying malocclusion, which refers to an improper alignment of the bite.  

Termed as a periapical abscess, an accumulation of purulent fluid enclosed within the tissue surrounding the terminal portion of a tooth’s root arises predominantly due to bacterial contamination. The occurrence of a periapical abscess ensues when bacteria infiltrate the pulp, which refers to the tissues residing in the central cavity of a tooth, consequently leading…

Tooth enamel erosion, often accompanied by the deterioration of dentine (the layer beneath the enamel) and cementum (the bony tissue covering the tooth root), refers to the process of wearing away of the teeth. Dental abrasion commonly occurs as a consequence of overly vigorous tooth brushing. When areas of the teeth are abraded, they can…

A protein that aids in the restoration of muscle tissue. Both Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy stem from defects in the gene responsible for providing instructions to the body on synthesizing this protein.  

The phenomenon characterized by the contraction and thickening of connective tissue in the palm, leading to the inward pulling of the fingers, is referred to as Dupuytren’s contracture. In this condition, fibrous tissue builds up beneath the skin of the hand, gradually causing the fingers to bend and restrict their range of motion.