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Onychomycosis: a significant medical problem.

T Madhuri Jesudanam1, G Raghu Rama Rao, D Joga Lakshmi

  • 1Department of Dermatology, King George Hospital & Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 28, 2007
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Onychomycosis, a fungal nail infection, is more than cosmetic; it acts as a chronic infection reservoir. Candidal onychomycosis was most common, affecting fingernails more than toenails in this study.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Onychomycosis is often underestimated, posing risks beyond cosmetic concerns.
  • Infected nails can act as a chronic reservoir for recurrent mycotic skin infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a detailed clinical and epidemiological study of onychomycosis.
  • To identify the prevalence of different clinical types and causative agents of onychomycosis.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 448 patients with nail abnormalities over one year.
  • Diagnosis confirmed via direct microscopy and/or culture in 204 cases.

Main Results:

  • Females (51.96%) and individuals aged 21-40 were most affected; housewives were the most frequent group.

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  • Candidal onychomycosis (58.82%) was the most prevalent type, primarily affecting fingernails.
  • Candida spp. (56.7%) were the predominant isolates, followed by dermatophytes (38.2%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Onychomycosis is a significant health issue with substantial patient-reported problems.
    • Fungal nail infections require clinical attention due to their potential for chronic reservoir and impact on quality of life.