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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 87, Issue 11 512-519, Copyright © 1997 by American Podiatric Medical Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Onychomycosis. Baseline results of an observational study

JR Schein, D Gause, DM Stier, DP Lubeck, MM Bates and R Fisk
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA.

The investigators present an analysis of baseline quality-of-life and patient-management approaches from an observational study of 150 patients being treated by podiatric physicians and dermatologists for onychomycosis. The majority (73%) made the initial office visit specifically because of their onychomycosis. Both men and women indicated that they had substantial physical discomfort as well as concerns related to appearance. Women reported significantly more problems than did men as a result of their onychomycosis. Physicians reported that 54% of patients suffered from toenail discomfort, 36% had pain while walking, 40% reported that their condition limited wearing of shoes, and 67% were embarrassed by the condition. The results of this study suggest that the treatment approach of podiatric physicians is more likely to address the palliative concerns of patients with onychomycosis, while the approach of dermatologists is more likely to attempt a definitive cure.


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