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metronidazole and Hand Dermatosis

metronidazole has been researched along with Hand Dermatosis in 2 studies

Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS.
metronidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles substituted at C-1, -2 and -5 with 2-hydroxyethyl, nitro and methyl groups respectively. It has activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, and has a radiosensitising effect on hypoxic tumour cells. It may be given by mouth in tablets, or as the benzoate in an oral suspension. The hydrochloride salt can be used in intravenous infusions. Metronidazole is a prodrug and is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce the nitro group of metronidazole to give nitroso-containing intermediates. These can covalently bind to DNA, disrupting its helical structure, inducing DNA strand breaks and inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis, ultimately resulting in bacterial cell death.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment with metronidazole resulted in complete clearance of the lesion."5.31HIV seronegative eosinophilic pustular folliculitis successfully treated with metronidazole. ( Hayakawa, J; Inaoka, M; Shiohara, T, 2002)
"Lemierre's syndrome is a rare disease in young otherwise healthy people showing septic embolism in the lungs and peripheral vessels."1.36[Phlegmon of the palm of the hand as initial manifestation of the Lemierre syndrome]. ( Braunbeck, A; Daecke, W; Fiebig, C; Geiger, EV; Maier, M; Marzi, I; Weber, R, 2010)
"Treatment with metronidazole resulted in complete clearance of the lesion."1.31HIV seronegative eosinophilic pustular folliculitis successfully treated with metronidazole. ( Hayakawa, J; Inaoka, M; Shiohara, T, 2002)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Braunbeck, A1
Geiger, EV1
Weber, R1
Maier, M1
Daecke, W1
Fiebig, C1
Marzi, I1
Inaoka, M1
Hayakawa, J1
Shiohara, T1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metronidazole and Hand Dermatosis

ArticleYear
[Phlegmon of the palm of the hand as initial manifestation of the Lemierre syndrome].
    Der Unfallchirurg, 2010, Volume: 113, Issue:2

    Topics: Abscess; Acromioclavicular Joint; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cellulitis; Combined Modality Therapy; Diag

2010
HIV seronegative eosinophilic pustular folliculitis successfully treated with metronidazole.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2002, Volume: 46, Issue:5 Suppl

    Topics: Adult; Eosinophilia; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Folliculitis; Follow-Up Studies; Hand Dermatoses; HI

2002