Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail, causing discoloration and thickening of the
affected nail plate, and is the most common nail infection worldwide. Onychomycosis was …

The topical treatment of nail fungal infections has been a focal point of nail research in the
past few decades as it offers a much safer and focused alternative to conventional oral …

BACKGROUND: Onychomycosis is a common nail infection, often resulting in nail plate
damage and deformity. Topical lacquer treatments have negligible efficacy. Oral treatments …

Importance of the field: Superficial fungal infections of skin, hair, nails and the eye are
among the most widespread diseases known to man. Topical therapy is the most favored …

Onychomycosis is one of the most prevalent and severe nail fungal infections, which is
affecting a wide population across the globe. It leads to variations like nail thickening …

Onychomycosis is the most common nail disease encountered in clinical practice and can
cause pain, difficulty with ambulation, and psycho-social problems. A thorough history and …

The topical therapy of nail diseases, especially of onychomycosis, and to a smaller extent, of
nail psoriasis, is desirable to avoid the side effects associated with their systemic therapy, to …

Treating a nail infection like onychomycosis is challenging as the human nail plate acts as a
formidable barrier against all drug permeation. Available oral and topical treatments have …

The aim of this study was to evaluate, for the first time, the antifungal efficacy of
nanocapsules and nanoemulsions containing Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (tea tree …

This chapter provides the scientific backdrop to the interpretation and understanding of
many diseases of the nails and their management. Embryogenesis represents the original …