Area of research
Neurology · Epidemiology
Research interest
Research topics from publications: Treatment of Superficial Mycoses Using Photodynamic Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; Molecular epidemiology and antifungal susceptibility of dermatophytes and Candida isolates in superficial fungal infections at a grade A tertiary hospital in Northern China; Biologic Therapy and Superficial Fungal Infection Risk in Moderate‐to‐Severe Psoriasis: A Meta‐Analysis. Representative work: Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating superficial fungal infections, and provide reference for clinical application. Methods: In accordance with Population, Intervention, Comparator, and Outcome (PICO), the research question and keywords were formulated. Records published in English by PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science as of November 14, 2022 were retrieved, including the keywords “mycoses,” “tinea,” “photochemotherapy,” etc. Besides, meta-analysis performed by STATA and PROSPERO registration code was CRD42022363448. Results: One thousand four hundred eighty-four records were identified an This study analyzed the prevalence and antifungal susceptibility of superficial fungal infections in 295 cases from 2019 to 2020 at a dermatology clinic. Dermatophytes were the predominant pathogens (69.5%), including Trichophytonrubrum, T. interdigitale, Microsporum canis, et al., followed by Candida spp. (29.5%), including Candidaalbicans, Ca. parapsilosis, and Ca. glabrata. The most common infections were onychomycosis (36.3%), tinea cruris (30.5%), and tinea corporis (18.6%). The distribution of SFI types showed variations based on gender, age, and season. Common antifungal agents, including terbinafine, voriconazole, ciclopiroxamine, amphotericin B, itraconazole, and ketoconazole have e