How would you describe onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails that causes discoloration, thickening, and separation from the nail bed.
How do you confirm onychomycosis?
Traditionally, in dermatologic practice, the diagnosis of onychomycosis is confirmed by direct microscopic examination of a specimen prepared with potassium hydroxide (KOH) to detect fungal elements and mycologic culture in a central laboratory, and to identify the specific pathogen and confirm that it is viable.
What are the different types of onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis may be classified into several types: distal subungual, white superficial, proximal subungual, endonyx, and total dystrophic. Distal subungual onychomycosis (DSO), the most common type, involves the nail bed and, subsequently, the nail plate.
How can you describe onycholysis?
Onycholysis is characterized by a spontaneous separation of the nail plate starting at the distal free margin and progressing proximally. In onycholysis, the nail plate is separated from the underlying and/or lateral supporting structures.
What is onychomycosis caused by?
Onychomycosis is caused by 3 main classes of fungi: dermatophytes, yeasts, and nondermatophyte molds. Dermatophytes are by far the most common cause of onychomycosis. Two major pathogens are responsible for approximately 90% of all onychomycosis cases.
Can onychomycosis spread to lungs?
Because dermatophyte fungi account for approximately 80–90% of all nail infections (onychomycosis), we’re often asked how fungus affects lung health. In fact, one of the questions we’re more consistently asked is, “Can toenail fungus infect my lungs?” In short, no.
Is onychomycosis life threatening?
Although not life-threatening, onychomycosis (a fungal infection of the nail, usually caused by a dermatophyte) constitutes an important public health problem because of its high prevalence (about 10% of the U.S. population) and associated morbidity.
Quais são as complicações da onicomicose?
Entre as possíveis complicações está a Celulite da perna. A onicomicose pode ser causada por diversos fungos, sendo os mais comuns dermatófitos e Fusarium. Entre os fatores de risco estão o pé de atleta, outras doenças da unha, exposição a alguém com a doença, doença arterial periférica e imunossupressão.
Quais são os fatores de risco da onicomicose?
A onicomicose pode ser causada por diversos fungos, sendo os mais comuns dermatófitos e Fusarium. Entre os fatores de risco estão o pé de atleta, outras doenças da unha, exposição a alguém com a doença, doença arterial periférica e imunossupressão.
Quais são as causas da onicomicose nas unhas dos pés?
Embora possa afetar todas as unhas, é mais comum nas unhas dos pés. Entre as possíveis complicações está a Celulite da perna. A onicomicose pode ser causada por diversos fungos, sendo os mais comuns dermatófitos e Fusarium.