Thermotherapy in dermatologic infections.
The use of local induced hyperthermia or thermotherapy for dermatologic infections has not been fully explored in the more recent medical literature. Herein, we discuss the rationale behind the use of thermotherapy and review reported clinical experience with its use in the management of cutaneous infections.
Badgwell Doherty
Christy
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Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77005, USA.
Doherty
Sean D
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Rosen
Theodore
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D017679:Cryotherapy; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000628:therapy; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000628:therapy; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000628:therapy*; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000628:therapy; D017193:Skin Diseases, Viral / Q000628:therapy