Onychomycosis to Fungal Superinfection: Prevention Strategies and Considerations
Zeichner, J.A.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 14(10 Suppl): S32-S34
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 26461832 Document Number: 683563
Onychomycosis is the most common fungal skin infection, and it is frequently seen in the setting of other concomitant fungal infections, the most common being tinea pedis. Infected nails become a reservoir of fungal organisms that may infect the skin, and vice versa. Early, effective treatment of the nails is necessary for preventing not only permanent structural damage but also the spread and superinfection of the surrounding skin and soft tissue. Moreover, treatment of the skin is important for preventing re-infection of the nails.