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Laser Treatment in Nail Disorders: A Comprehensive Review.

Byalakere Shivanna Chandrashekar¹, Chandu Madura², Chaitra Shenoy³

¹Department of Dermatology, CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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Laser therapy offers a precise and minimally invasive treatment for various nail conditions like fungal infections and psoriasis. Further research is needed to optimize protocols and assess long-term effectiveness for conditions including nail tumors.

Keywords:

Ingrown toenail laser therapy nail pigmentation/ melanonychia nail psoriasis nail tumor nail warts,onychodystrophy onychomycosis pyogenic granulomas

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Medical Technology
Laser Medicine

Background:

Laser therapy is an innovative, minimally invasive approach for managing diverse nail conditions.
It offers precise targeting and a favorable safety profile for nail disorder treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the existing literature on laser therapy applications for various nail conditions.
To analyze the efficacy and clinical applications of laser treatments in dermatology.

Main Methods:

A literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar.
Key terms included laser therapy and specific nail conditions (e.g., onychomycosis, nail psoriasis).
Articles were selected based on laser treatment relevance, mechanisms, outcomes, and clinical use.

Main Results:

Nd:YAG or CO2 lasers demonstrated efficacy against onychomycosis by targeting fungal cells.
Laser treatments showed comparable or enhanced results when combined with topical agents for nail psoriasis.
Lasers served as effective alternative or adjunctive therapies for nail warts, ingrown toenails, onychodystrophy, and pigmentation disorders, improving lesions and symptoms.

Conclusions:

Laser therapy holds transformative potential for managing nail disorders, offering novel clinical alternatives.
Further research is essential to refine treatment protocols and evaluate long-term outcomes.
Exploration of laser therapy for specific conditions like nail tumors requires additional investigation.