Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Podiatry |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | July 2013 |
| End Date: | July 2015 |
| Contact: | Jefferson Dermatology |
| Phone: | 215-955-6680 |
The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye
Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, or nail fungus.
Hypothesis: Complete nail clearance will occur in approximately half of patients after 3
laser treatments.
Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, or nail fungus.
Hypothesis: Complete nail clearance will occur in approximately half of patients after 3
laser treatments.
10 patients will participate nationally. The investigators hope to enroll all 10 patients at
Jefferson. Involvement in the study will last about 8-12 weeks for the subject. The entire
study will take about 12 months to complete.
Jefferson. Involvement in the study will last about 8-12 weeks for the subject. The entire
study will take about 12 months to complete.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-65 years old
- Diagnosis of onychomycosis based on positive fungal culture for dermatophyte and
positive PAS from toenail clipping
Exclusion Criteria:
- HIV/immunosuppression
- Candidal toenail infection
- Prior PO antifungal therapy within last 6 months
- Personal history of psoriasis, lichen planus, or significant photosensitivity
disorder
- Any serious generalized medical condition
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