Efficacy of Fluocinonide\Bifonazole Cream for the Treatment of Trachyonychia: A Retrospective Case Series.

Background: Trachyonychia is a benign nail condition, most commonly seen in children. Trachyonychia manifests as excessive longitudinal ridging, nail roughness, and nail brittleness. Treatment is sought mainly for esthetic reasons as well as functional reasons.

Management of tinea capitis in Israel: A comparative study.

Background: Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection in Israel, most commonly caused by the dermatophyte Trichophyton tonsurans.

Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of oral antifungal monotherapy in producing clinical or complete cure. We also evaluated the impact of topical therapy (bifonazole 1% shampoo and/or betamethasone valerate 0.

Once Weekly Application of Urea 40% and Bifonazole 1% Leads to Earlier Nail Removal in Onychomycosis.

Introduction: Onychomycosis is a chronic nail fungal infection resulting in nail damage and a decreased quality of life. Chemical avulsion of the nail with urea and bifonazole -removes fungally infected debris, increasing antifungal treatment efficacy and penetration. Previous clinical ob-servations describe patients who applied their urea and -bifonazole ointment less frequently, achieving earlier nail removal.

Clinical significance of Candida isolation from dystrophic fingernails.

Background: Candida onychomycosis mostly involves fingernails. Yet, in contrast to dermatophytes, Candida isolation from dystrophic fingernails does not prove casualty, as sample contamination and non-pathogenic Candida growth occur. Characterising treatment outcome of Candida-positive dystrophic nails is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatment.

Continuous terbinafine and pulse itraconazole for the treatment of non-dermatophyte mold toenail onychomycosis.

Introduction: Although dermatophytes are considered the predominant causative organisms in onychomycosis, non-dermatophyte mold (NDM) infections may be more prevalent than originally thought and may be more difficult to treat. There are limited data of oral antifungal efficacy in treating NDM onychomycosis.

Method: A retrospective chart review (2009-2016) was conducted in patients receiving continuous oral terbinafine or pulse itraconazole for toenail onychomycosis due to NDMs.

A Retrospective Study Comparing K101 Nail Solution as a Monotherapy and in Combination with Oral Terbinafine or Itraconazole for the Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis.

Background: Onychomycosis is a difficult-to-treat fungal infection of the nails. The efficacy of monotherapy is not ideal, and combination therapies provide an alternative that may increase treatment efficacy.

Method: A retrospective analysis of data from 91 patients was undertaken.

Variability in Systemic Treatment Efficacy for Onychomycosis: Information That Clinical Studies Do Not Impart to the Office Dermatologist.

Wide differences in the cure rates of onychomycosis in various clinical studies can be avoided if we bear in mind some insights that will help us make study results more consistent. We suggest less rigid criteria in defining the cure rate, the inclusion of all toenails in studies, and the exclusion of nails with a history of trauma. Rather than address patients as a homogenous group, regardless of age, we suggest dividing them into age groups.

Topical antifungal treatment prevents recurrence of toenail onychomycosis following cure.

Recurrence rates are high for onychomycosis, with prophylactic topical antifungal use proposed to counter recurrence. Although this is a reasonable action for many clinicians, few studies have been conducted on the efficacy of topical prophylaxis. A retrospective chart review (2010-2015) was conducted in patients receiving oral terbinafine or itraconazole for toenail onychomycosis.

Increased Risk of Tinea Pedis and Onychomycosis Among Swimming Pool Employees in Netanya Area, Israel.

Tinea pedis and onychomycosis often co-occur in individuals. A relationship between swimming pools and tinea pedis exists; however, little research has investigated the relationship between onychomycosis, tinea pedis, and swimming pools. This study sought to examine the prevalence of tinea pedis and onychomycosis among swimming pool employees, a population that may be at risk of tinea infections.

Occult tinea pedis in an Israeli population and predisposing factors for the acquisition of the disease.

Background: Tinea pedis is a commonly encountered dermatophytic infection with a clinical prevalence of 15-25%. Limited studies have evaluated the prevalence of occult tinea pedis.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of occult tinea pedis in asymptomatic subjects with feet that appeared healthy and to identify possible related risk factors.

The effect of domestic laundry processes on fungal contamination of socks.

Tinea pedis is a common chronic skin disease. The role of contaminated clothes as a possible source of reinfection is not fully understood. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of domestic laundering at different temperatures in the eradication of fungal pathogens from contaminated socks.