Is eucalyptus oil an effective antifungal treatment for onychomycosis with and without nail matrix infection?
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Background Onychomycosis is a fungal infection causing progressive destruction of the nail elements, with age increasing frequency of infection and potential for complications. The condition accounts for almost half of all nail issues yet continues to be largely under-reported and untreated. This study will investigate the antifungal efficacy of eucalyptus oil in vivo, for fungal nail infections with and without nail matrix infection.
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