Phytotherapy of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Narrative Review

Phytotherapy of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Narrative Review

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a real gynecological problem among women of reproductive age from 15 to 49. A recent analysis showed that 75% of women will have an occurrence at least once per year, while 5% are observed to have recurrent vaginal mycosis—these patients may become unwell four or mo...

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Main Authors:	Natalia Picheta, Julia Piekarz, Oliwia Burdan, Małgorzata Satora, Rafał Tarkowski, Krzysztof Kułak
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:	International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:	VVC phytotherapy <i>Fridericia chica</i> <i>Allium jesdianum</i> <i>Curcuma longa</i> <i>Cannabis savita</i> subs
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/7/3796

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