Nail Fungus Causes and Treatment

Symptoms A nail fungus manifests as a white to yellow-brown discoloration of the nail, thickening, softening and deformation. The most common form of nail fungus is the so-called distal-lateral subungual onychomycosis, which often occurs on the big toe. In this case, the fungus grows into the nail bed at the outer end and laterally at … Nail Fungus Causes and Treatment

Antifungals

Products Antifungal products are commercially available as creams, ointments, powders, solutions, tablets, capsules, and injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antifungal agents are a structurally heterogeneous class of agents. However, several groups can be identified within the antifungals, such as the azole antifungals and the allylamines (see below). Effects Antifungals have antifungal, fungistatic, or … Antifungals

Tavaborol

Products Tavaborole was approved in the United States in 2014 as a solution for external use (Kerydin). The drug is not currently registered in many countries. Structure and properties Tavaborole (C7H6BFO2, Mr = 151.9 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is an organic boron compound belonging to the … Tavaborol