According to best estimates, the onychomycosis recurrence rate ranges from 6% to 40%.
LAS VEGAS — Onychomycosis , a stubborn fungal infection of the nail bed, is responsible for half of all nail disease s and presents a tricky challenge when it comes to both diagnosis and treatment.
Her diagnostic approach combines periodic acid-Schiff staining with fungal culture “because I like to know the speciation,” she said. “PAS doesn’t give me the speciation; fungal cultures should. PCR can be expensive, but that can give me speciation.”DSO fungal onychomycosis occurs because of exposure to a dermatophyte, which can be as simple as tinea pedis. “Perhaps it’s the environment in the shoe,” said Vlahovic, one of the authors of aon onychomycosis.
Treatment recommendations for adults vary based on clinical presentation and patient characteristics. Questions to consider: Are they older? Do they have diabetes? Are they able to reach their feet to apply medication? What other medications are they taking? Are there any kidney or liver issues that are cause for concern?
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