Laser therapy for onychomycosis of the toenails
What is the mechanism of action for laser treatment for onychomycosis of the toenails?
Nail Disorders
Image of the Week: Beau lines
Beau lines appear as transverse grooves in the nail and are caused by an interruption of the growth at the nail matrix.
Derm Dx: Discolored toenail
A patient, aged 72 years, presented with concerns about discoloration of a toe nail, which he first noted four weeks ago. The patient denied antecedent trauma or a similar condition in past. Examination revealed reddish black pigmentation of a lateral nail fold. There was no diffusion of pigment or significant joint changes. Dermoscopic examination revealed…
Nail psoriasis treatment recommendations now available
Dermatological experts developed four clinical nail psoriasis scenarios for clinicians.
Derm Dx: Thickened toenails
A patient aged 64 years presented with complaints of thickened toenails for the past 2 years. He denied other medical problems.
Could nail involvement predict psoriatic arthritis?
In-patient treatment and nail involvement were the strongest predictors of future PsA.
Options for onychomycosis
What is an effective alternative to oral medications or topical ciclopirox (Penlac) for onychomycosis?
Antioxidants in saffron fight depression, dementia and PMS
Saffron contains more than 50% of the USDA’s recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, iron and magnesium, and more than 30 % of the recommended daily phosphorus and potassium.
What caused this nail dystrophy?
Could a woman’s nail dystrophy be related to a history of mild intermittent asthma?
Is this rash related to terbinafine?
A patient taking terbinafine for onychogryphosis developed a fine pruritic rash over sun exposed body areas while on vacation. Could the drug be to blame?
