Open AccessThe nondermatophyte molds: Emerging as leading cause of onychomycosis in south-east Rajasthan
Author(s) -
K Raghavendra,
Devendra Kumar Yadav,
Akshay Kumar,
Mukul Sharma,
Jitendra Bhuria,
Anita E. Chand
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/2229-5178.153010
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , nail (fastener) , nail disease , outpatient clinic , antifungal , paronychia , materials science , metallurgy
Onychomycosis is a fungal disease of the nail apparatus caused by both dermatophytic and nondermatophytic strains. Treatment involves long duration antifungal therapy. However, long treatment duration without identifying the causative species may lead to resistance. Confirmation of diagnosis and speciation by culture before administering antifungal therapy is ideal.