Nail Infections - Tinea Unguium

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Description

General Measures

Referral

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ICD 10 code: B35.1

DESCRIPTION

• Nails are lifted, distorted, crumbling and discoloured
• One or more nails may be affected

GENERAL MEASURES

• Topical treatment is generally ineffective for fungal nail infections
• Systemic treatment is often unsuccessful and recurrent infections are common if repeat exposure is not prevented

REFERRAL

• Only patients that are distressed by cosmetic appearance

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Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-2024_Version 1.0_07 November 2024

Chapter 5: Skin Conditions_5.6.3. Nail Infections - Tinea Unguium