Open AccessThe Impact of Onychomycosis on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of the Available Literature
Author(s) -
Aditya K. Gupta,
Rachel Mays
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
skin appendage disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.773
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 2296-9195
pISSN - 2296-9160
DOI - 10.1159/000485632
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , psycinfo , randomized controlled trial , systematic review , medline , mental health , cochrane library , physical therapy , psychiatry , clinical psychology , surgery , nursing , political science , law
Onychomycosis is a nail disorder that is increasing in prevalence worldwide. The psychological and social limitations caused by onychomycosis can potentially undermine the work and social lives of those experiencing these negative effects. This review aimed to evaluate the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) available in the current literature on the impact onychomycosis has on quality of life (QoL).