Antimicrobiano natural para dermatite fúngica: uma alternativa de bem-estar para a saúde

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.94724191122

• Palavras-chave: Soforolipídios, óleo de copaíba, infecções cutâneas, antimicrobiano

• Keywords: Sophorolipids, copaiba oil, skin infections, antimicrobial

• Abstract: Many cases of dermatitis are associated with primary skin infections caused by pathogenic bacteria responsible for pyoderma, which can occur along with fungal infections. The main microorganisms involved include the genera Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, as well as the fungal species Trichophyton rubrum, Malassezia furfur, and Candida albicans. Although the skin has natural defense mechanisms to fight these microorganisms, an imbalance in the epithelial microbiota can increase susceptibility to these infections, resulting in the development of diseases such as contact, atopic, and seborrheic dermatitis. However, epidemiological studies on skin infections are limited, and there is a lack of accurate information on the prevalence, incidence, and variations of the risk factors involved. The lack of mandatory notification for these diseases contributes to the lack of data, making it difficult to diagnose, identify etiologic agents, and characterize the clinicopathologic characteristics of these conditions. Considering this, the growing interest in natural actives with biological properties, such as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, has attracted the attention of the industry. Among these compounds, the biosurfactant sophorolipids and copaiba essential oil have stood out as antimicrobial agents due to their efficacy and safety in a wide range of applications. Both have significant potential for areas such as health care, cosmetics, and cleaning products, emerging as promising alternatives in the fight against the microorganisms responsible for dermatitis.