Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the nail bed, matrix, or plate, accounting for roughly 50% of all nail diseases. It can be caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytes molds (NDM) and/or yeasts and is present in various clinical forms. Introduction Fungal nail infections are common infections of the fingernails or toenails that can cause the nail to become discolored, thick, and more likely to crack and break. Toenail involvement is approximately ten times more common than fingernail involvement.
Onychomycosis is most often caused by dermatophytes of the genus Trichophyton. In temperate climates, onychomycosis is generally caused by dermatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum , and Trichophyton mentagrophytes . Non-dermatophyte mold (NDM) infections are less common, accounting for approximately 10% of onychomycosis cases globally. However, the incidence of onychomycosis is…
