0
Can tea tree oil be taken internally to treat internal systemic fungal infections?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Tea tree oil should not be taken internally. It is found (in very small amounts) in some toothpastes, but is not intended to be swallowed. The related link below will give you more information on the applications and uses of tea tree oil.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the effective medication for the treatment of systemic fungal infections?
terbenifine
What is an effective medication for the treatment of systemic fungal infections?
terbenifine
What antifungal drug that can be used to treat serious systemic fungal infections?
amphotericin b
What is the difference between systemic and topical?
Fungal infections can either be systemic, meaning that the infection is deep, or topical (dermatophytic), meaning that the infection is superficial and occurs on the skin.
Can you take penicillin to cure fungai?
No fungal infection can be cured by penicillin. But you have very good anti fungal drugs like fluconazole for superficial fungus infection. Systemic fungal infections are very rare.
What are the five major categories of fungal disease?
Fungal diseases are divided into localized and systemic infections, and then are further subdivided. Localized infections include, in order of increasing depth of infection, superficial, cutaneous, and subcutaneous mycoses. Systemic infections are divided into those that may infect anyone, and those that are opportunistic and don't infect healthy people, but infect those who are immunocompromised.
What conditions are treated with systemic antifungal drugs?
used to treat infections in various parts of the body that are caused by a fungus.systemic infections, yeast infections or topical infections.used to prevent or treat fungal infections in people whose immune systems are weakened.
What is nizoral cream?
Nizoral is an azole antifungal. It is indicated for treating systemic fungal infections or for other conditions determined by your physician.source : rxoffer[dot]com
What is fluconazole?
Fluconazole is similar to an antibiotic but it treats fungal infections rather than pathogens. It can be used as an intravenous drug to treat systemic fungal infections, or as a cream for example to treat topical localised fungal infections. A common example of a fungal infection is thrush (candidiasis) which can effect mucous membranes in areas such as the mouth or vagina. Athletes foot (tinea pedis) is another example of a fungal infection. Some fungal infections can be very serious causing septicaemia, but mostly they are localised and uncomfortable, but easily treated.
How are herbs that treat fungal infections taken?
These herbs can be applied to external fungus as infusions, salves, powders, or vinegars. Many of them can also be taken internally as capsules or tinctures.
What area of the US is known for fungal infections?
Fungal infections would be found in the warmer part of the US. In that warmer section the more humid part would have the most fungal infections.
How are dermatologic fungal infections generally identified?
Dermatologic fungal infections are usually described by their location on the body
