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GlossaryOnychomycosis

fungal infection affecting nails, causing thickening and discoloration

Onychomycosis, also known as nail fungus or tinea unguium, is a fungal infection that affects the nails, causing them to become thickened, discolored, and brittle. It is commonly caused by dermatophytes, but can also be due to yeasts or non-dermatophyte molds. Treatment often involves antifungal medications, which can be topical or oral, and in severe cases, may require removal of the affected nail.

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research Treatment Options for Onychomycosis: Efficacy, Side Effects, Adherence, Financial Considerations, and Ethics.

16 citations , March 2024 in “PubMed”

Onychomycosis treatment needs personalized, ethical decisions considering patient needs and costs.

research Higher Serum Ceruloplasmin Levels May Indicate the Role of Oxidative Stress in Onychomycosis

March 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology”

High levels of ceruloplasmin might indicate more severe toenail fungus.

research Can online medical education improve management of challenging cases of onychomycosis?

April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.

research Effects of an online educational curriculum on knowledge and competence in managing onychomycosis

April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Online medical education helps doctors better understand and treat nail fungus.

research TRACHYONYCHIA ASSOCIATED WITH ALOPECIA AREATA AND SECONDARY ONYCHOMYCOSIS

April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM”

An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.

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community Evidenced Based Meta-Analyses and Systemic Reviews of Androgenic Alopecia and Treatments

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 6 years ago

Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.

community Just a suggestion for those suffering with itchiness along with MPB

6 upvotes 13 years ago

A user experienced severe scalp itching with MPB and found Nizoral ineffective. A doctor diagnosed seborrheic eczema and prescribed Betacap, which relieved the itching.

community These yellow scales will be the death of me. Anyways I’m f’ed up

in Treatment 145 upvotes 5 months ago

Managing seborrheic dermatitis using ketoconazole shampoo, Nizoral, and oils like MCT and coconut oil. The user considers shaving their head and consulting a dermatologist.

community piroctone olamine was was very superior than ketoconzole in increasing hairgrowth and reducing itching and danruff?

in Research/Science 16 upvotes 3 years ago

Piroctone olamine is more effective than ketoconazole for increasing hair growth and reducing itching and dandruff. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community piroctone olamine works better than nizoral?

5 upvotes 6 years ago

Nizoral causes scalp and face itchiness and flakes. Piroctone olamine is suggested as an alternative.

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