Patient satisfaction with oral versus nonoral therapeutic approaches in onychomycosis

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2001 Nov-Dec;91(10):521-7. doi: 10.7547/87507315-91-10-521.

Abstract

The follow-up results of a 9-month observational study of 150 onychomycosis patients treated with a variety of mechanical, topical, and oral therapies by podiatric physicians and dermatologists are presented. Changes from baseline in toenail condition and patient satisfaction were assessed at 4- and 9-month follow-up. At 9 months, patients who had received oral therapy reported significantly fewer onychomycosis-related problems in social situations, including embarrassment or self-consciousness about the appearance of nails, avoidance of contact by others, being perceived as unclean or untidy, and the desire to keep their nails concealed. Patient-reported satisfaction with the treatment program was significantly higher for those receiving oral therapy than for those receiving nonoral therapy.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foot Dermatoses
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Middle Aged
  • Onychomycosis / diagnosis
  • Onychomycosis / drug therapy*
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Probability
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents