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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