[Pediatric onychomycosis: Update and management]

Rev Chil Pediatr. 2020 Feb;91(1):131-138. doi: 10.32641/rchped.v91i1.1309. Epub 2019 Dec 3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Onychomycosis (OM) is a fungal infection of the nails, whose main etiologic agent is Trichophytum rubrum. Although, it is an unusual pathology in children, in the last years an increase in its preva lence has been observed. To date, there are several studies and clinical guidelines for OM in adults. However, literature in children is scarce, which makes pediatric treatment difficult. The objective of this publication was to review the current literature in order to establish diagnostic methods for OM, national and international epidemiological data, and to provide treatment options taking into account their efficiency and safety profile in the pediatric population.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Onychomycosis* / diagnosis
  • Onychomycosis* / drug therapy
  • Onychomycosis* / epidemiology
  • Onychomycosis* / microbiology
  • Pediatrics

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents