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...
Main Authors: | Katarzyna Kalinowska, Anita Hryncewicz-Gwóźdź |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2017-07-01
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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 |
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