A preliminary study investigating the effect of the application of some essential oils on the in vitro proliferation of Dermatophilus congolensis

Dermatophilosis is a bacterial infection of both animals and man that is difficult to treat. The potential of Allium sativum, Lavandula angustifolia and Thymus vulgaris essential oils as effective therapeutic agents was investigated in vitro using standard techniques. It was demonstrated that the essential oils were more effective than the standard povidone–iodine treatment. The results of this in vitro study are very promising with regards to possible treatment of dermatophilosis and form a sound basis for further research.