Common nail disorders and fungal infections.

Purpose: To provide the practitioner with current information on the most common nail disorders.

Target Audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care and related disorders.

Objectives: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1.

Evaluating the efficacy of allopurinol and meglumine antimoniate (Glucantime) in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a common disease in Iran, particularly in Kerman province. It usually occurs via the bite of an infected sandfly.

Methods: One hundred and fifty patients suffering from cutaneous leishmaniasis were included in this study in Kerman.