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Pityriasis versicolor ointment

INTRODUCTION

Small but terrible as some like to say, with over 52% prevalence all over the world

(Karray, 2018), it is safe to say that Pityriasis versicolor is one of the most

underrated infections in the history of mankind.

Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection caused by a type of yeast called

"Malassezia" which naturally lives in human skin and causes small patches of skin

to become scaly and discolored and is very itchy (Gardner, 2018). It's very common

in tropical countries, because it's warm and moist, and this triggers the disease or

infection. It is even referred to as "Beach Ringworm" because it is triggered on hot

places, such as beaches.

Medicated shampoos, lotions, cream and oral solution, such as Selenium sulfide,

Ketoconazole and Itraconazole are some common medication to treat Pityriasis

versicolor. However, the are not only expensive, but they can worsen the condition

because of their side effects, such as burning sensation, skin irritation, eyesight

changes, irregular heartbeat and even hearing loss (Cunha, 2018).

Pityriasis versicolor is one of the most common infections even in our country with a

surprising prevalence of 25.34% of all diseases and infections( Dayrit, 2005).

Pityriasis versicolor can affect anyone, no matter what the age and gender is.
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Thus, the researcher seeks to create a natural, easy-to-create, environmental-

friendly and cheap ointment that can be effective enough to treat Pityriasis

versicolor. The researcher will use malunggay lead extract which has ben proven to

kill fungi sich as

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. Is there any possibility of using malunggay leaf extract as an ointment against

Pityriasis versicolor?

2. Is there a significant variation in the utilization of malunggay leaf extract as

an ointment in terms of:

a. Cost-effectiveness

b. Availability

c. Texture

d. Odor?

3. Is there a significant difference between the malunggay leaf extract ointment and the

commercial ointment?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study aims to solve the widespread concern about Pityriasis versicolor,

which is underrated but can affect our lives badly. It presents a natural alternative, easy-
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to-create, cheap, safer and environmental friendly ointment that has little to no side

effects at all. It can be a helping hand everywhere because the materials are very

available.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS

People suffering from Pityriasis versicolor will be tested to see the effectiveness of the

malunggay leaf extract ointment. The researcher will gather malunggay leaves from the

vicinity of Corazon de Jesus, Concepcion, Tarlac.

The study will only focused on curing Pityriasis versicolor, not removing the

scars of the infection

METHODOLOGY

Method of Research

The research used the experimental method to demonstrate the feasibility of garlic

as an alternative head lice remover.

Materials and Method

The researchers peeled and grinded 500 grams of garlic wherein they got 38 ml of

garlic extract then they combined it with 10 ml of lemon extract and 1.5 ml of water.

Then mix thoroughly and put in a clean and distilled container.

Testing the Product

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Two sets of the head lice remover in a 50 mL container were prepared. Set 1 that

has 3 samples labelled A and B. The samples of the alternative head lice remover were

A). 14 g of garlic with 10 mL of lemon extract and 1.5 mL water B). 26 g of garlic with

10 lemon extract and 1.5 mL water C). 38 g of garlic with 10 mL of water and 1.5 mL

lemon extract.

Set 2 which is the commercial head lice remover has a sample labelled as the

commercial one. The sample was 10 mL of the commercial head lice remover with 5 mL

water.

Twelve different containers with head lice inside were sealed with a lid with small

holes. They were all sprayed with the 2.5 ml of the samples prepared for testing.

Data Gathering Procedure

This method used the collection of all the available data that were relevant to the

said study. The researcher used a Likert scale to gather the data needed.

Statistical Treatment

The t- test will be used to identify the significant difference of the malunggay leaf

extract ointment to the commercial one in terms of price, effectiveness, availability,

texture and odor.

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