Abstract:
Traditional medicine is an integral part of the local culture in Ethiopian context and used
by the majority of the population regardless of the incremental expansion and
accessibility of modern health services. A prevalence study conducted in Ethiopia
showed that there is a high dermatophytosis. Among the clinical manifestations of the
superficial fungal infections, Tinea capitis (28%), Tinea corporis (17.3%), and Tinea
unguium (3.5%) represented in the majority of the dermatophytosis cases. The trends for
emerging antimicrobial resistance demand for a continuous innovation to safe and
efficacious medication. Dermatological formulations based on safe and effective
medicinal herbs originated from indigenous knowledge and practice therefore could be
considered in clinical developments as alternate option.
