Efinaconazole solution 10% for treatment of toenail onychomycosis in Latino patients.

نویسندگان

  • Fran E Cook-Bolden
  • Tina Lin
چکیده

Onychomycosis is a common progressive fungal infection of the nail bed, matrix, or plate leading to destruction and deformity of the toenails and fingernails. The prevalence of onychomycosis is increasing in the United States, particularly in the growing population of Latino patients. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of efinaconazole solution 10% in Latino patients with onychomycosis. Once-daily application of efinaconazole solution 10% may be an effective topical option for treatment of onychomycosis in this patient population.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Cutis

دوره 99 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017