DIAGNOSING AND TREATING ONYCHOMYCOSIS

Onychomycosis is a particular concern for active people because cause they're exposed to fungi in locker rooms and because hot, sweaty feet enable the infection to flourish. A thorough physical exam and potassi um hydroxide exam of debris from the nail plate can help rule out look -alike conditions and provide information that will guide drug therapy . Treatment with the new generation of onychomycosis medications-itrac onazole, fluconazole, and terbinafine hydrochloride-is costly but prod uces impressive cure rates. Active patients need detailed instruction about preventive measures to avoid recurrence.