The Dermatologist’s Approach to Onychomycosis [PDF]
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails that can involve any component of the nail unit, including the matrix, bed, and plate. It is a common disorder that may be a reservoir for infection resulting in significant medical problems. Moreover, onychomycosis can have a substantial influence on one’s quality of life.
Jenna N Queller, Neal Bhatia
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Laser therapy in onychomycosis scientific evidence [PDF]
[Resumen] Objetivo: En los últimos años se ha extendido el tratamiento con láser como complemento del tratamiento de la onicomicosis. Existen diferentes publicaciones en relación a los distintos tipos de láser para el tratamiento de las onicomicosis, que
Navarro Flores, Emmanuel
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Actividad inhibidora de la tintura de conyza bonariensis (L.) cronquist contra hongos y bacterias causantes de infecciones superficiales [PDF]
Introducción: Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist es una planta herbácea de distribución mundial que forma parte del grupo de las malezas y es utilizada para tratar diversas afecciones de la piel.
Giusiano, Gustavo Emilio+3 more
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Patient-reported outcomes from two randomised studies comparing once-weekly application of amorolfine 5% nail lacquer to other methods of topical treatment in distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis [PDF]
Patient adherence is a key consideration in the choice of a topical regimen for the treatment of onychomycosis. The objective of this study was to investigate patient-reported outcomes (treatment utilisation, adherence and satisfaction) in onychomycosis ...
Allevato+29 more
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Case Study of Onychomycosis Patients Treated with 1,064-nm Nd:YAG Laser
Onychomycosis is the most frequent nail disease, with an estimated prevalence of 2–8%. Current treatment strategies include the use of oral and topical antifungals, despite low cure rates following these treatments.
Rachel Bertolani do Espírito Santo+1 more
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Background: Dermatophytes are the main causative agent of all onychomycosis, but genus Microsporum is infrequent and the risk of acquiring the infection is often associated with exposure to risk factors.
Erick Martínez+3 more
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Nail clipping in onychomycosis [PDF]
Onychomycosis is the most prevalent onychopathy and it requires a correct early diagnosis. Currently, the diagnostic gold standard is the association of direct mycological test with culture; however, it shows variable sensitivity. The histopathological examination of the distal nail plate, called clipping, has shown to be an adjuvant in diagnosing ...
Bertanha, Laura, Chiacchio, Nilton Di
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Pindmised seenhaigused – dermatofüütia [PDF]
Dermatofüütia on pindmine infektsioon nahas, karvades ja küüntes, mida tekitavad aeroobsed seened ehk dermatofüüdid. Dermatofüüte tuntakse enam kui 40 liiki, nendest mõned liigid on oluliseks patogeeniks inimesel.
Karelson, Maire
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Antibiofillm activity of propolis extract on Fusarium species from onychomycosis [PDF]
Aim: The present study evaluated the capacity of three species of Fusarium isolated from onychomycosis to form bio lms and the antibio lm effect of propolis extract on these bio lms.
Bourgeois GP+14 more
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A rare case of onychomycosis due to Aspergillus species in a neonate
Onychomycosis is a common condition affecting 5.5% of the population worldwide and represents 20%–40% of all onychopathies and about 30% of cutaneous mycotic infections. It is common in elderly, uncommon in children, and rare in neonates.
Kuldeep Verma+3 more
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