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<p>List of Contributors vii</p> <p>1 The History of Onychomycosis 1<i><br />Bárður Sigurgeirsson </i></p> <p>2 Epidemiology of Onychomycosis 13<br /><i>Mahmoud A. Ghannoum, Iman Salem, and Luisa Christensen </i></p> <p>3 Tinea Pedis and Onychomycosis 21<br /><i>David de Berker </i></p> <p>4 Clinical Features: Classification  31<i><br />Roderick J. Hay </i></p> <p>5 Grading Onychomycosis 41<br /><i>Anna Q. Hare and Phoebe Rich </i></p> <p>6a Routine and Emerging Techniques in Onychomycosis Diagnosis<br /><i>Shari R. Lipner, Richard K. Scher, and Adam I. Rubin 47</i></p> <p>6b Histopathology of Onychomycosis 60<br /><i>Josette André </i></p> <p>6c Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Onychomycosis 66<br /><i>Bianca Maria Piraccini, Aurora Alessandrini, Francesca Bruni, and Michela Starace </i></p> <p>7 Differential Diagnosis of Onychomycosis 75<br /><i>Dimitris Rigopoulos and Bertrand Richert </i></p> <p>8 Predicting the Outcome of Treatment: Prognostic Factors  83<br /><i>Bárður Sigurgeirsson </i></p> <p>9a Topical Therapies for Onychomycosis 103<i><br />Casey Wang, Theresa Canavan, and Boni Elewski</i></p> <p>9b Systemic Treatment of Onychomycosis 118<br /><i>Austin John Maddy and Antonella Tosti</i></p> <p>9c(i) Laser Devices in the Treatment of Onychomycosis  123<br /><i>Dimitris Rigopoulos, Christos Prevezas, and Ioanna Triantafyllopoulou</i></p> <p>9c(ii) Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in the Treatment of Onychomycosis  133<br /><i>Elena Sotiriou and Dimitris Ioannides</i></p> <p>9c(iii) Onychomycosis and Iontophoresis 141<i><br />Avner Shemer</i></p> <p>9c(iv) Nail Drilling 146<br /><i>Pauline Lecerf</i></p> <p>9d Physical Treatment of Onychomycosis 150<i><br />Bertrand Richert</i></p> <p>9e Onychomycosis: Algorithm 160<i><br />Bertrand Richert</i></p> <p>9f Prevention of Relapse and Re‐Infection: Prophylaxis  162<br /><i>Eckart Haneke</i></p> <p>10 Future Treatments for Onychomycosis  173<br /><i>Aditya K. Gupta and Sarah G. Versteeg</i></p> <p>11 Onychomycosis in Special Populations 187<br /><i>Nilton Di Chiacchio and Nilton Gioia Di Chiacchio</i></p> <p>12 Onychomycosis: The Podiatric Physician Perspective  197<br /><i>Lauren Dabakaroff, Tyrone A. Mayorga, and Bryan C. Markinson</i></p> <p>13 Home Remedies for Onychomycosis 207<br /><i>Jane S. Bellet and C. Ralph Daniel, III</i></p> <p>Index 213</p>

<p><b>Description</b><br />Onychomycosis probably has more "treatments" than virtually any other dermatological condition. Why? Because there isn't any one treatment that is 100% effective or even works the majority of the time, even when using it for a year! Fungal nail infections are inherently frustrating to cure and have always been a difficult and often impossible endeavor for dermatologists. This book covers every imaginable treatment, including those with little supporting data (the authors state this when it applies).</p> <p><b>Purpose</b><br />The purpose is to educate dermatologists on all current approaches that are available for treating onychomycosis. Limitations and risks of each therapy are reviewed.</p> <p><b>Audience</b><br />The audience is dermatologists.</p> <p><b>Features</b><br />Laser, topical, and systemic medications, surgery, and home topical remedies are all discussed. There are numerous photographs, but, unfortunately, most are not in color. There is a therapeutic algorithm for guiding readers in choosing a reasonable treatment path based on clinical presentation and prior drugs used.</p> <p>Tables listing criteria for a surgical approach, oral antifungal medications, and predisposing medical illness that contribute to making clearance more problematic are helpfully included. There are photographs showing clinical appearance of infected toenails from different dermatophtyes and nondermatophyte molds. Tips for using the dermatoscope for confirming onychomycosis are discussed. Surgical debridement is covered in detail. One would be able to perform the procedure after reading the book.</p> <p><b>Assessment</b><br />This is the definitive book on diagnosing and treating onychomycosis. The latest research and practical expertise from experts specializing in onychomycosis are neatly presented in one package. Other books do not cover the subject as extensively—onychomycosis is generally tacked on as a chapter in a nail disorder book.</p> <p>"This is the definitive book on diagnosing and treating onychomycosis."<br />—<b>Patricia Wong, MD, Stanford University Medical Center (Doody's Review Service)</b></p>

<p><b>DIMITRIS RIGOPOULOS, MD,</b> is Professor of Dermatology and Venereology at the Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece. <p><b>BONI ELEWSKI, MD,</b> is Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA. <p><b>BERTRAND RICHERT, MD, PhD,</b> is Professor of Dermatology and Clinical Professor at Brugmann St Pierre and Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospitals, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.

<p><b>THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST PREVALENT DERMATOLOGIC CONDITIONS</b> <p>Onychomycosis is a fungal nail disease that accounts for 40% of all nail disorders, affecting 1 out of 10 people at some stage in their lives. Compiled by leading dermatologists with expert knowledge of the condition, <i>Onychomycosis: Diagnosis and Effective Management</i> provides a clear and clinically focused reference tool for those looking to treat patients expediently and successfully. <p>This in-depth guide covers all aspects of disease management, from differential diagnosis and lab analysis to topical and systemic treatments. Designed to be a functional and accessible resource, the text also highlights key learning points, with real-life case studies and helpful take-home messages included in each chapter. Coverage of recent innovations and cutting-edge methods ensure the content is relevant to today's dermatologists, while thorough explanations of routine techniques, prognostic factors, and epidemiology make this is an excellent handbook for anyone studying the disease for the first time. The book features: <ul> <li>A complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of this common disorder</li> <li>Key learning points, case studies, and take-home messages to aid quick and easy consultation</li> <li>Insights from world-renowned dermatological experts from North America and Europe</li> <li>Over 70 illustrations</li> </ul> <p><i>Onychomycosis</i> is a reliable, easy-to-use companion for trainees and experienced specialists alike, and an invaluable asset to any clinic treating nail conditions.

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