The Efficacy of Ultraviolet Irradiation on Trichophyton Species Isolated From Nails.

Background: The treatment of onychomycosis is a challenge and infections are typically more severe and difficult to treat in toenails than in fingernails.

Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the fungicidal effect of ultraviolet radiation on the growth of dermatophytes isolated from nails.

Patients And Methods: Samples from patients with clinical manifestations of onychomycosis were inoculated onto Sabouraud dextrose agar and incubated at 30°C for 14 days.