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Onychomycosis

Onicomicose

Category

Definition

Fungal infection of fingernails and/or toenails due most commonly to dermatophytes (tinea unguium) or yeasts, especially Candida species.

Exclusions

  • Candidosis of nail or paronychium

Inclusions

  • Fungal infection of the nails

Index Terms

OnychomycosisFungal infection of the nailsOnychomycosis classified according to clinical patternSuperficial white onychomycosisDistal and lateral subungual onychomycosisProximal subungual onychomycosisTotal dystrophic onychomycosis