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Current management of onychomycosis
Kara S Nunley1, Lynn Cornelius
1Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110-1010, USA. knunley@im.wustl.edu
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|September 3, 2008
Summary
Onychomycosis, a common cause of nail dystrophy, impacts quality of life. Newer antifungal therapies offer improved treatment options for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Onychomycosis is the leading cause of nail dystrophy.
- Nail conditions significantly affect patients' quality of life.
- Advances in antifungal treatments have enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current therapeutic strategies for onychomycosis.
- To discuss the pros and cons of various treatment modalities.
- To provide an overview of commonly used antifungal agents.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of established and emerging antifungal therapies.
- Comparative analysis of topical and systemic treatment options.
- Discussion of treatment efficacy, safety, and patient adherence.
Main Results:
- Newer topical and systemic antifungal agents demonstrate improved efficacy.
- Each treatment strategy presents unique advantages and disadvantages.
- Treatment selection should be individualized based on clinical presentation and patient factors.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of onychomycosis is achievable with current therapies.
- Understanding the relative merits of different treatments optimizes patient care.
- Continued research into novel antifungal agents is warranted.
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