Tinea imbricata, a rare form of tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton concentricum, is endemic to the T’boli tribe in the Southern Philippines. Temporary remissions and limited access to antifungal medications make its treatment a pressing public health concern. Anecdotal reports about the use of Senna alata leaf decoction as treatment exist.

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番泻叶 (Cassia) alata (Linn.) Roxb. 叶煎剂治疗菲律宾南部土著部落的瓦状癣

瓦状癣是一种罕见的体癣，由同心毛癣菌引起，是菲律宾南部 T'boli 部落的地方病。暂时缓解和获得抗真菌药物的机会有限，使其治疗成为紧迫的公共卫生问题。关于使用番泻叶叶煎剂进行治疗的轶事报道是存在的。