Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of onychomycosis – a review

Toenail onychomycosis is a common infection, affecting up to 14% of the population. Moreover, poor penetration of topical drugs into the nail bed leads to frequent recurrences of the disease. The cure rate of toenail onychomycosis is estimated at 63–76%. An alternative treatment for onychomycosis is...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Kalinowska, Anita Hryncewicz-Gwóźdź
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2017-07-01
Series:Przegląd Dermatologiczny
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Photodynamic-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-onychomycosis-a-review,56,30257,1,1.html