Management of onychomycosis and co-existing tinea pedis.
Onychomycosis is a common nail infection that often co-exists with tinea pedis. Surveys have suggested the diseases co-exist in at least one third of patients, although actual numbers may be a lot higher due to significant under-reporting. The importance of evaluating and treating both diseases is being increasingly recognized, however, data on improved outcomes, and the potential to minimize re-infection are limited. We review a recent post hoc analysis of two large studies treating mild to moderate onychomycosis with efinaconazole topical solution, 10%, demonstrating that complete cure rates of onychomycosis are significantly improved when any co-existing tinea pedis is also treated.
Shari R
SR
Lipner
Richard K
RK
Scher
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014230:Triazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D014230:Triazoles; C431707:efinaconazole