Onychomycosis: Recommendations for Diagnosis, Assessment of Treatment Efficacy, and Specialist Referral. The CONSONANCE Consensus Project.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Onychomycosis is the most common nail disorder in adults, with high recurrence and relapse rates. Its diagnosis may be difficult by non-experts because the clinical signs may overlap with other dermatoses. The treatment may be challenging, as it should be patient-tailored.

Methods

An online survey was conducted among European Nail Society (ENS) members to provide recommendations on the diagnosis and assessment of distal lateral subungual onychomycosis (DLSO) in non-specialized clinical environments, as well as recommendations for patient referral.

Results

DLSO diagnosis is predominantly based on clinical aspects, and microscopy and fungal culture are commonly employed to establish the diagnosis. Assessment of clinical features is the main method for DLSO

SUBMITTER: Piraccini BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9021334 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature