Efficacy of a mixture of neem seed oil (Azadirachta indica) and coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) for topical treatment of tungiasis. A randomized controlled, proof-of-principle study.

• मुख्य लेखकों: Lynne Elson (लेखक), Kithi Randu (लेखक), Hermann Feldmeier (लेखक), Ulrike Fillinger (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Tungiasis is a neglected tropical skin disease caused by the female sand flea (Tunga penetrans), which burrows into the skin causing intense pain, itching and debilitation. People in endemic countries do not have access to an effective and safe home treatment. The aim...