Fungal nail infection: assessing the new treatment options

Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Feb;70(2):110-4, 117-8. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.70.2.110.

Abstract

Onychomycosis can be improved or eradicated with appropriate treatment. Newer oral antifungal drugs are highly effective and have few adverse effects, although care in prescribing is needed because of potential drug interactions and hepatobiliary dysfunction.

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Foot Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Itraconazole / therapeutic use
  • Naphthalenes / therapeutic use
  • Onychomycosis / drug therapy*
  • Onychomycosis / surgery
  • Terbinafine

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Naphthalenes
  • Itraconazole
  • Terbinafine