Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Dec 1997

Traditional approaches to treatment of onychomycosis

BC Markinson Division of Medical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY 10035, USA.

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SI Monter Division of Medical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY 10035, USA.

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G Cabrera Division of Medical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY 10035, USA.

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https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-87-12-551
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The authors discuss the traditional approaches to treatment of onychomycosis in podiatric medicine: debridement, traditional oral agents, and topical medication. Although the newer systemic antifungal agents have proven to be both safe and effective, many podiatric physicians believe that for many patients, it is better to treat in a conservative manner.

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