Background: Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail. Objective: The study
aimed to provide an update on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of onychomycosis …

Background Onychomycosis is a common disorder, and high prevalence figures are
commonly cited in the literature. Objectives Evaluate the prevalence of onychomycosis …

Onychomycosis continues to be the most challenging disease condition for pharmaceutical
scientists to develop an effective drug delivery system. Treatment challenges lie in …

Introduction Onychomycosis, a multifactorial fungal infection of the nails, shows a global
prevalence of about 5.5% and is responsible for 50% of all nail infections. To develop …

The integumentary system is the largest organ of the body that forms a physical barrier
between the external environment and the internal environment that it serves to protect and …

Purpose Dermatophytes are fungi that cause infections affecting hair, nail, and skin; in nails
they cause onychomycosis, while in hair they lead to tinea capitis. Detection of …

Onychomycosis refers to fungal infection of the nail and is commonly caused by
dermatophytes, while yeasts and non-dermatophytic molds (NDM) are increasingly …

Background The diagnosis of superficial fungal infections is still mostly based on direct
microscopic examination with potassium hydroxide solution. However, this method can be …

Nail biopsy is a procedure not routinely resorted to; but when indicated, it is often the only
clue left for diagnosis. At such times, it pays to be conversant with it. It is an investigation that …

Based on epidemiological studies, Aspergillus candidus has been demonstrated as an
emerging fungal agent of toenail onychomycosis. Here we report a case of a toenail …