Understanding Onychomycosis Resolving Diagnostic Dilemmas.

Understanding Onychomycosis Resolving Diagnostic Dilemmas. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2016 Mar;35(3S):S48-S50 Authors: Stein Gold LF Abstract No scientifically rigorous, large, prospective studies have been done to document the true prevalence of onychomycosis; the reported rates vary mainly by climate and by population, but the overall prevalence in the United States is estimated to be at least 10%. Advanced age and diabetes are the most commonly reported risk factors for onychomycosis. The differential diagnosis of onychomycosis is lengthy, and visual inspection alone is not sufficient for a definitive diagnosis-direct microscopic examination of a wet-mount preparation with 10% to 20% potassium hydroxide is the first-line diagnostic test. Semin Cutan Med Surg 35(supp3):S48-S50. PMID: 27074698 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery - Category: Dermatology Tags: Semin Cutan Med Surg Source Type: research