Fungal Infections of the Nails
Onychomycosis:
This usually affects toenails.
The distal part of the nail is affected first.
This is followed by spreading of the disease to proximal
parts of the nails.
The affected nail becomes brittle and thickened and colred
yellow.
Management:
Topical treatment:
This is used for distal nail disease of mild type.
This includes : amorolfine and ciclopirox olamine 8 %
solutions
Sodium pyrithione and imidazoles.
Systemic Therapy:
This includes Terbinafine 250 mg daily for 142 days.
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