Abstract
Onychomycosis is caused by the infection of nail plate and hyponychium with dermatophytes or other fungi.Currently,the treatment of onychomycosis includes topical or systemic antifungal agents as well as nail avulsion,whose application has been considerably limited by their disadvantages.Recently,light therapy has been introduced into the treatment of onychomycosis,which mainly includes photodynamic therapy and laser therapy.The mechanisms of light therapy mainly involve photochemical reaction and selective absorption of pulsed radiation.Multiple studies have suggested that photodynamic therapy and laser therapy are effective for the treatment of onychomycosis with few side effects.This review describes the mechanisms,efficacy and safety of these light therapies in onychomycosis. Key words: Onychomycosis; Photochemotherapy; Laser therapy
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