<<forEachTiddler where 'tiddler.tags.contains(context.inTiddler.title)' sortBy tiddler.title ascending write '"*[["+tiddler.title+"]]\n"'>> <<tiddler AutoRefresh with: force>> fungal infection of nails ''Causative organism'' dermatophytes - Trichophyton rubrum (90%) yeasts - Candida non-dermatophyte moulds ''Features'' 'unsightly' nails thickened, rough, opaque ''Investigation'' nail clippings scrapings ''Management'' success rate - 50-80% confirm diagnosis before starting treatment //dermatophyte// - oral terbinafine 1st or oral itraconazole 6-12/52 for finger nails, 3-6/12 for toenails //Candida// - mild - topical antifungals (e.g. Amorolfine), severe - oral itraconazole 12/52