Onychomycosis has been a consistent topic at podiatric and dermatology conferences since the first truly effective FDA approved oral antifungal, terbinafine, was approved in the late 1990s. Therapeutically, the major change in the intervening 20 years has been the approvals of the prescription topical therapies; ciclopirox lacquer, effinaconazole solution and tavaborole solution. Dr. Joseph will present topics that traditionally have not been discussed in detail in the majority of onychomycosis presentations. These include the emergence of antifungal resistance, primarily to the previous “Gold Standard” antifungal terbinafine, some unique aspects of the molecular diagnosis of fungal infections, and, finally, examine the evidence for the use of over-the-counter topical antifungal products that are available at local pharmacies and being dispense in podiatrist’s offices.
(Credits: 0.75)
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Release Date: 04/07/2023 Expiration Date: 04/07/2024
Warren Joseph, DPM, FIDSA
Adjunct Clinical Professor
Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ
Editor - Journal of the APMA
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---Warren Joseph has disclosed that he is a consultant/speaker's bureau for Ortho Dermatologics; an advisor to Paratek.