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. 2012:2012:680163.
doi: 10.5402/2012/680163. Epub 2012 Jan 26.

New concepts in median nail dystrophy, onychomycosis, and hand, foot, and mouth disease nail pathology

Nathan Y Hoy  1 , Alexander K C Leung, Andrei I Metelitsa, Stewart Adams
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New concepts in median nail dystrophy, onychomycosis, and hand, foot, and mouth disease nail pathology

Nathan Y Hoy et al. ISRN Dermatol. 2012.

Abstract

Nails are underutilized as diagnostic tools, despite being involved in many dermatologic conditions. This paper explores new concepts in the treatment of median nail dystrophy (MND), onychomycosis, and the nail pathology of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). A Pubmed database literature search was conducted for MND treatment, onychomycosis treatment, and HFMD nail pathology. Only papers published after January 2008 were reviewed. The results showed that 0.1% tacrolimus ointment can be an effective treatment for MND. Early studies on laser therapy indicate that it is a safe and efficacious treatment option for onychomycosis, compared to conventional oral antifungal agents. Vicks VapoRub (The Proctor & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH) is effective against onychomycosis and is a reasonable option in patients who choose to forgo conventional treatments. Lastly, there is evidence to support a correlation between HFMD and onychomadesis.

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