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Chemical Compound Review:

SureCN6948351 benzoic acid; 2-hydroxybenzoic acid

Synonyms: AC1Q5UAH, CTK8D5507, AR-1E2522, AC1L328C, AC1Q73KS, ...

Schmeller, W., Wright, S. et al., Schmeller, W. et al.

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Disease relevance of Whitfield's ointment

All dermatophytomycoses, dry forms of tinea capitis included, were treated locally with Whitfield's ointment [1].
Treatment was performed with gentian violet 1% solution for bacterial skin infections, Whitfield's ointment for dermatophytoses, benzylbenzoate emulsion 25% for scabies, and hydrocortisone acetate 1% cream for eczemas [2].

Chemical compound and disease context of Whitfield's ointment

An institutional survey of tinea capitis in Harare, Zimbabwe and a trial of miconazole cream versus Whitfield's ointment in its treatment [3].

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Dermatophytomycoses in children in rural Kenya: the impact of primary health care. Schmeller, W., Baumgartner, S., Dzikus, A. Mycoses (1997) [Pubmed]
Community health workers reduce skin diseases in East African children. Schmeller, W. International journal of dermatology. (1998) [Pubmed]
An institutional survey of tinea capitis in Harare, Zimbabwe and a trial of miconazole cream versus Whitfield's ointment in its treatment. Wright, S., Robertson, V.J. Clin. Exp. Dermatol. (1986) [Pubmed]

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