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ONYCHOMYCOSIS: A Review of New and Emerging Topical and Device-based Treatments.


ABSTRACT: Onychomycosis is a challenging nail condition to treat. The gold standard treatment relies on long-term systemic therapy, which carries risks of potential side effects and drug interactions. Topical alternatives exist; however, treatment outcomes remain disappointing. In this article, we review newer topical formulations that are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, as well as other topical drugs that are still undergoing clinical trials. Lasers and energy-based devices have also been used for the treatment of onychomycosis; however, standardized parameters and clear treatment endpoints have yet to be specified. Currently, device-based therapies are considered as options for improving the cosmetic appearance of nails. The use of lasers to improve the penetration of topical antifungal treatments as possible combination treatments is also reviewed.

SUBMITTER: Kawa N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6937150 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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ONYCHOMYCOSIS: A Review of New and Emerging Topical and Device-based Treatments.

Kawa Nisrine N   Lee Kachiu C KC   Anderson R Rox RR   Garibyan Lilit L  

The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 20191001 10


Onychomycosis is a challenging nail condition to treat. The gold standard treatment relies on long-term systemic therapy, which carries risks of potential side effects and drug interactions. Topical alternatives exist; however, treatment outcomes remain disappointing. In this article, we review newer topical formulations that are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, as well as other topical drugs that are still undergoing clinical trials. Lasers and energy-based devices ha  ...[more]

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