Otomycosis

01/01/2019 - "Our results suggested that usage of clotrimazole can be effective in reducing the relapse of otomycosis, and concerning the high cost of treating otomycosis while the low cost of using clotrimazole, usage of this drop is recommended to reduce the relapse of otomycosis."
07/01/2021 - "In this study, both clotrimazole and tincture showed the identical therapeutic efficacy on otomycosis. "
07/01/2011 - "Result of the study indicates that Arka Taila and Clotrimazole are equally effective in all the signs and symptoms of Karnasrava (Otomycosis)."
04/01/2023 - "Conclusion: Single topical application of 1% clotrimazole cream is effective in treating otomycosis. "
01/01/2019 - "Filling the external auditory meatus with 1% clotrimazole at a single visit is an easy, efficient, and cost-effective treatment for otomycosis. "

07/01/2021 - "Despite numerous studies on diverse antifungal agents, there is no common consent on effective agent for treatment of otomycosis. "
05/01/2014 - "The aim of this study was to determine the pathogens that caused otomycosis and also the efficacy of different antifungal agents. "
01/01/2022 - "ITS sequencing provides comprehensive information about fungal community in otomycosis and is helpful in evaluating the efficacy of antifungal agents."
12/01/2021 - "Various topical antifungal agents in otomycosis, which is the best?"
01/01/2019 - "Otomycosis still remains intractable in clinical practice, likely because topical antifungal agents lack efficacy or are potentially toxic to the inner ear end organs. "

01/01/2012 - "Otomycosis with Perforated Tympanic Membrane: Self medication with Topical Antifungal Solution versus Medicated Ear Wick."
01/01/2012 - "However, self medication with antimycotic solution on Q-tips gives more patient satisfaction and less rate of otomycosis recurrence."
12/01/2015 - "We suggest Castellani's solution as a safe alternative in the treatment of otomycosis and external otitis in the presence of tympanic membrane perforation. "
08/01/1986 - "Econazole 1 per cent solution was very effective in vivo in the treatment of otomycosis within 1-3 weeks. "
01/01/2003 - "We concluded that administration of four per cent boric acid solution in alcohol and frequent suction cleaning of the ear canal might be a cost-effective treatment for otomycosis since 77 per cent of the patients were treated effectively this way. "

06/01/2021 - "Adequate treatment of otomycosis includes microscopic suction clearance of fungal mass, discontinuation of topical antibiotics and treatment with antifungal eardrops for three weeks."
04/01/2012 - "Otomycosis should be considered in patients who show no improvement with antibiotics."
06/01/2005 - "The purpose of this study is to assess the contribution of ototopical antibiotic drops to the development of otomycosis. "
04/01/2023 - "There has been rise in the occurrence of otomycosis in the last few years because of the extensive usage of antibiotic eardrops. "
12/01/2011 - "Clinical suspicion of otomycosis is important to prevent unnecessary use of antibiotics. "

04/01/1978 - "Econazole (1 % milk) would appear to be the drug of choice in the treatment of otomycoses of the E.A.M., being effective against the fungi usually responsible (Aspergillus niger, fumigatus, flavus, Candida albicans, krusei etc.), as well as having a bactericidal action against Gram + bacteria."
04/01/1978 - "The authors studied the effectiveness and tolerance of Econazole (1 % milk) in the treatment of otomycoses. "
07/01/1976 - "[Report on 27 patients with otomycosis treated with the antimycotic econazole 1% lotion]."
08/01/1986 - "Econazole 1 per cent solution was very effective in vivo in the treatment of otomycosis within 1-3 weeks. "
07/01/2015 - "[Clinical analysis of external ear canal coating by otoendoscopy on otomycosis external with triamcinolone acetonide and econazole nitrate cream]."

07/01/2018 - "The result of this study supports the use of betadine as an effective antifungal in otomycosis treatment, helping to avoid the emergence of resistant organisms."
01/01/2013 - "Povidone iodine is an effective antifungal in the treatment of otomycosis. "
01/01/2013 - "Both arms showed improvements which were comparable thus suggesting the role of povidone iodine in the management of otomycosis. "
01/01/2013 - "Our primary aims were to evaluate the effectiveness of povidone iodine in the treatment of otomycosis and to identify the most common fungal isolate in our population. "
03/01/2018 - "Use of the povidone iodine soaked gelfoam at the external auditory canal in recalcitrant otomycosis is an effective and well-tolerated treatment."

12/01/2023 - "The present study was designed to identify the microbial community as well as to analyze its diversity by means of metagenomic Next Generation Sequencing (mNGS) in 17 patients with otomycosis treated with terbinafine in the Department of Otolaryngology of Shandong Provincial Hospital from June 2021 to June 2022, so as to evaluate the relationship between microbial community and terbinafine resistance. "
12/01/2023 - "The fungus community dominated by Malassezia is more likely to be resistant to terbinafine, which provides certain guidance for clinical treatment of otomycosis with terbinafine."
12/01/2023 - "Identification of Microbial Community in Otomycosis by Metagenomic Next Generation Sequencing (mNGS): Potential Implication of Treatment with Terbinafine."
03/01/2015 - "This is a new approach for the possible use of Lamisil for the treatment of otomycosis."
03/01/2015 - "Lamisil, a potent alternative antifungal drug for otomycosis."

06/01/2014 - "However, the evidence for voriconazole efficacy against refractory Aspergillus otomycosis is weak. "
03/01/2021 - "This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of 1% topical voriconazole drops in the treatment of otomycosis. "
06/01/2014 - "This study demonstrates that voriconazole can be a very effective and convenient therapeutic option for the management of refractory Aspergillus otomycosis."
03/01/2023 - "Of note, otomycosis relapsed even after six months of continuous systemic antifungal treatment with therapeutic drug levels and without treatment interruption; and only resolved after application of topical voriconazole. "
03/01/2021 - "After 2 weeks of treatment with 1% topical voriconazole drops, otomycosis in all patients was resolved. "

12/01/2021 - "Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate the antifungal activity of α-pinene against Candida species isolated from otomycosis, determining the Minimum Inhibitory and Fungicide Concentrations, micromorphological analysis and verifying the effects of the association with boric acid. "
12/01/2021 - "Antifungal action of α-pinene against Candida spp. isolated from patients with otomycosis and effects of its association with boric acid."
01/01/2003 - "We concluded that administration of four per cent boric acid solution in alcohol and frequent suction cleaning of the ear canal might be a cost-effective treatment for otomycosis since 77 per cent of the patients were treated effectively this way. "
04/01/2020 - ": We aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of terbinafine hydrochloride spray (THS) in combination with 3% boric acid alcohol (3% BAA) ear drops compared to 3% BAA ear drops in otomycosis.Methods"
04/01/2020 - "Efficacy and safety of terbinafine hydrochloride spray and 3% boric acid alcohol ear drops in otomycosis."

12/01/1975 - "[Remarkable efficacy of tolnaftate on otomycoses (30 cases)]."
01/06/1973 - "[Therapy with tolnaftate in otomycosis due to Aspergillus niger]."
05/01/2020 - "Clotrimazole cream treatment is more effective than tolnaftate for uncomplicated otomycosis. "
05/01/2020 - "Tolnaftate, is a topical antifungal agent described to be effective in the treatment of otomycosis. "
05/01/2020 - "To compare the efficacy of clotrimazole and tolnaftate administration in the treatment of otomycosis. "

07/01/2020 - "Endoscopic cartilage myringoplasty effectively treats persistent perforations with otomycosis; however, pre-, intra-, and post-operative local applications of antimycotic cream are recommended."
04/01/2023 - "Thus, endoscopic myringoplasty using tragus cartilage is an effective treatment for refractory CSOM in patients with wet ears and otomycosis."
11/01/2020 - "The myringoplasty of the perforation with otomycosis."
07/01/2020 - "In total, 74 persistent perforations with otomycosis who underwent cartilage myringoplasty were included. "
07/01/2020 - "We evaluated the graft success rates and hearing gains of tympanic membrane (TM) perforations with otomycosis undergoing endoscopic cartilage myringoplasty and local applications of antimycotic cream. "

06/01/2017 - "The present study highlights the highest isolation of Aspergillus complex in cases of clinically diagnosed otomycosis in a rural community with higher practice of self cleaning and using home remedies and eardrops to get relief from sensation of blocked ear and itching."
08/01/2021 - "A Case of Otomycosis Associated With a Sugar-Loaded Traditional Medicine Solution and Other Factors."

03/01/2018 - "Use of the povidone iodine soaked gelfoam at the external auditory canal in recalcitrant otomycosis is an effective and well-tolerated treatment."
03/01/2023 - "Our study included 100 patients (58 male and 42 female) with clinically diagnosed otomycosis, which was treated by applying nanocrystalline silver gel-soaked Gelfoam. "

01/01/1979 - "Our study involves 148 cases of otomycosis and their therapy. "
09/01/2012 - "Otomycosis is frequently seen in Shanghai and is a challenging problem due to recurrence and resistance to therapy. "
09/01/2012 - "Otomycosis in Shanghai: aetiology, clinical features and therapy."
01/01/2012 - "These data will provide support to the establishment of antifungal therapy guidelines for otomycosis."
01/01/2003 - "Otomycosis in Turkey: predisposing factors, aetiology and therapy."

11/01/1978 - "Drug therapy in otomycosis: an in vitro study."
09/01/1967 - "II. On the chemotherapy of otomycosis."