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Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2015 Onychomycosis is the most common nail infective disorder. It is caused mainly by anthropophilic dermatophytes, in particular by Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes var. interdigitale. Yeasts, like Candida albicans and C. parapsilosis, and molds, like Aspergillus spp., represent the second cause of onychomycosis.
Bianca Maria Piraccini +1 more
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JAMA DermatologyThis Patient Page describes the risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of onychomycosis.
Bodman MA, Syed HA, Krishnamurthy K.
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Feet in Peril: Assessment of Feet in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis. [PDF]
J Ren CareABSTRACT Background Foot problems are common in haemodialysis patients, making treatment and disease management difficult due to their serious complications and creating a significant financial burden on healthcare expenses. Objective In this study, we assessed the foot problems in haemodialysis patients.
Ünal A +4 more
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What Is the Diagnosis in a Young Woman With Painful Proximal Nail Fold Inflammation of Both Great Toes? [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Retronychia should be suspected in patients presenting with painful proximal nail fold inflammation of the great toe, particularly when nail growth has slowed or ceased. Early recognition prevents misdiagnosis as paronychia or onychomycosis. Complete nail plate avulsion remains the most effective treatment for symptom resolution.
Awwad A, Hamieh A, Fakih A.
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Onychomycosis in a Group of Patients Presented to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 2022 Background: Onychomycosis is increasingly found in tropical populations. Objectives: To investigate the incidence and etiology of onychomycosis in a group of patients presented to the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
J. A. M. A. Jayatilake +4 more
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Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2021 Knee disorders that compromise patients’ lower leg movements and self-care may put these patients at greater risk of onychomycosis. However, little is known about the prevalence of onychomycosis in patients with knee diseases.
Soyun Cho +6 more
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Distal and lateral toenail onychomycosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum: treatment with photodynamic therapy based on methylene blue dye [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014 The study showed the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy based on methylene blue to treat severe distal and lateral subungual toenail onychomycosis.
Linton Wallis Figueiredo Souza +2 more
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Dermoscopy of Onychomycosis: A Systematic Review
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2023 Introduction: Onychomycosis represents a global burden accounting for about 50% of nail consultations. Several studies have tried to assess the dermoscopic features of onychomycosis.
Noureddine Litaiem +2 more
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Onychomycosis in Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia: A Clinicoaetiologic Correlation [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 Background: Onychomycosis is mainly caused by dermatophytes, but yeasts and nondermatophyte molds have also been implicated, giving rise to diverse clinical presentations. The aetiological agents of the disease may show geographic variation. Aim: The
Muhammad Shahzad +6 more
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Diagnosis of Onychomycosis: From Conventional Techniques and Dermoscopy to Artificial Intelligence
Frontiers in Medicine, 2021 Onychomycosis is a common fungal nail infection. Accurate diagnosis is critical as onychomycosis is transmissible between humans and impacts patients' quality of life.
Sophie Soyeon Lim +4 more
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