Onychomycosis

Onychomycosis
A toenail affected by Onychomycosis
ICD-10	B35.1
ICD-9	110.1
DiseasesDB	13125
MedlinePlus	001330
MeSH	D014009

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Case #1
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords:Fungal infection of claw; Fungal infection of nail; Ringworm of nail

OVERVIEW

The most potent risk factor in the development of onychomycosis is aging. Other risk factors include nail diseases and immunocompromised states.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case#1

See also

• Nail disease
• List of tinea infections
• Dermatophytosis