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[Onychomycosis: experiences with atraumatic nail avulsion].

M Dorn, T Kienitz, F Ryckmanns

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explored a combined treatment for fungal nail infections (onychomycosis), involving self-administered nail removal and medication. The chemo-mechanical avulsion method proved effective for many patients, offering a reliable alternative to surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Mycology

    Context:

    • Onychomycosis, a common fungal infection affecting fingernails and toenails, presents significant treatment challenges.
    • Current therapeutic options for onychomycosis often involve lengthy treatment durations and variable efficacy.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a combined treatment regimen for onychomycosis.
    • This regimen included chemo-mechanical nail avulsion using 50% potassium iodide (KI) ointment, topical antimycotics, and systemic griseofulvin.

    Summary:

    • A total of 250 patients with onychomycosis participated in the study.
    • Nail avulsion was self-administered by patients using 50% KI-ointment, with 1,500 nails successfully removed.
    • Clinical and mycological cure was achieved in 101 out of 250 patients after a median of 6.5 months, with 50% maintaining cure at one year post-therapy.

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    Impact:

    • Atraumatic nail avulsion combined with chemotherapy offers a reliable, inexpensive, painless, and effective alternative to surgical nail excision for onychomycosis.
    • This approach demonstrates potential for improved patient compliance and accessibility in managing fungal nail infections.