Onychomycosis

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (30 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post-Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Oct 2025

Last Review Date

6 Nov 2025

Expiration Date

30 Sep 2028

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Onychomycosis, a common fungal infection of the nail unit, affects both fingernails and toenails, with toenail involvement occurring far more frequently. Dermatophytes, such as Trichophyton rubrum, cause most cases, while yeasts, such as Candida albicans, and nondermatophytic molds, such as Fusarium or Aspergillus, contribute to others. This course reviews this infection, which arises from the invasion of fungi into the nail bed through minor trauma or moisture, and thrives in warm, enclosed environments. Participants will also gain an understanding of the clinical features of onychomycosis, including nail changes such as thickening, discoloration, and dystrophy, and the clinical disease stages, progressing from subtle subungual changes to chronic total dystrophic onychomycosis.

This activity explores the pathogenesis, clinical variations, diagnostic modalities, including mycological testing and dermoscopy, and evolving therapeutic strategies for onychomycosis. The need for diagnostic accuracy and histopathologic confirmation is also discussed, as nearly half of abnormal nails are nonfungal. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in identifying onychomycosis, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition. 


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of podiatrists, podiatry residents, and other medical professionals treating conditions. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify various causative agents contributing to onychomycosis, distinguishing between dermatophytes, yeasts, and saprophytic molds.

  • Assess the various clinical presentations of onychomycosis.

  • Implement alternative strategies such as combination therapy, topical agents, periodic debridement, and chemical nail avulsion to treat onychomycosis.

  • Coordinate care with the interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes, emphasizing the holistic approach to managing onychomycosis and preventing complications.

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StatPearls is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. StatPearls has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.00 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit hours. Physicians  should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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