Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Diagnosing onychomycosis.

Aditya K Gupta1, Mary-Jo Ricci

  • 1Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre (Sunnybrook Site), University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada. agupta@execulink.com

Dermatologic Clinics
|June 27, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Accurate diagnosis of onychomycosis, a common nail fungal infection, is crucial for effective treatment. This review examines the effectiveness of different diagnostic methods for identifying the specific fungi causing nail infections.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Onychomycosis in Diabetics: A Common Infection with Potentially Serious Complications.

Life (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in the Fight Against Superficial Fungal Infections: Friend or Foe?

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology·2025
Same author

Understanding the evolving treatment landscape of hidradenitis suppurativa: An analysis of All of Us.

PloS one·2025
Same author

Onychomycosis in special populations.

Future microbiology·2025
Same author

Management and Genetics of Alopecia Areata within the USA: A Cross-Sectional Study of All of Us.

Skin appendage disorders·2025
Same author

A Canadian Algorithm on the Management of Telogen Effluvium.

Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery·2025

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Onychomycosis is the most common nail disorder, accounting for approximately 50% of all diagnosed nail conditions.
  • Accurate identification of the causative organism is essential for successful treatment outcomes.
  • The prevalence of onychomycosis necessitates reliable diagnostic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss the efficacy of various diagnostic methods for onychomycosis.
  • To highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis in managing nail fungal infections.
  • To provide an overview of current diagnostic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of diagnostic techniques for onychomycosis.
  • Discussion of the strengths and limitations of each diagnostic method.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of the reliability and accuracy of different diagnostic approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Various diagnostic methods are available for onychomycosis, each with varying degrees of accuracy and reliability.
    • Direct microscopy and fungal culture remain standard diagnostic tools.
    • Emerging diagnostic technologies offer potential improvements in speed and sensitivity.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of onychomycosis is paramount for guiding appropriate antifungal therapy.
    • A combination of diagnostic methods may be necessary for definitive diagnosis in complex cases.
    • Continued research into novel diagnostic techniques is warranted to improve patient care.