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Sudhir Baswan1,2, Gerald B Kasting1, S Kevin Li1
1James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, The University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Abstract:
The topical treatment of nail fungal infections has been a focal point of nail research in the past few decades as it offers a much safer and focused alternative to conventional oral therapy. Although the current focus remains on exploring the ways of enhancing permeation through the formidable nail barrier, the understanding of the nail microstructure and composition is far from complete. This article reviews our current understanding of the nail microstructure, composition and diseases. A few of the parameters affecting the nail permeability and potential causes of the recurrence of fungal nail infection are also discussed.
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