[HTML][HTML] An investigation of how fungal infection influences drug penetration through onychomycosis patient's nail plates
The treatment of onychomycosis remains problematic even though there are several potent
antifungal agents available for patient use. The aim of this investigation was to understand …
antifungal agents available for patient use. The aim of this investigation was to understand …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of the nail penetration of antifungal agents, with different physico-chemical properties
H Davies-Strickleton, J Cook, S Hannam, R Bennett… - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Onychomycosis, or fungal nail infection, is a common fungal infection largely caused by
dermatophyte fungi, such as Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes, which …
dermatophyte fungi, such as Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes, which …
Onychomycosis: current understanding and strategies for enhancing drug delivery into human nail tissue
Background: Onychomycosis is by far the most common finger or toe nail fungal infectious
disease caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytic molds or yeast. It accounts for 50% of …
disease caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytic molds or yeast. It accounts for 50% of …
Routes of drug delivery into the nail apparatus: Implications for the efficacy of topical nail solutions in onychomycosis
AK Gupta, FC Simpson - Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
The route of antifungal drug entry into the nail plate and the underlying nail bed plays an
important role in determining the efficacy of therapy. Oral antifungal agents reach the nail …
important role in determining the efficacy of therapy. Oral antifungal agents reach the nail …
Strategies for the enhancement of nail plate permeation of drugs to treat onychomycosis
AK Gupta, S Polla Ravi, SY Choi… - Journal of the …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Onychomycosis is caused by dermatophytes, non‐dermatophytes and yeasts. It has a global
prevalence of 5.5%, requires long treatment periods, and has high relapse rates following …
prevalence of 5.5%, requires long treatment periods, and has high relapse rates following …
Effect of hydration on the permeation of ketoconazole through human nail plate in vitro
HB Gunt, GB Kasting - European Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 2007 - Elsevier
The impact of hydration on the permeation of the antifungal drug, ketoconazole, through
excised human nails in vitro was evaluated in diffusion cell studies. Nails treated with [3H] …
excised human nails in vitro was evaluated in diffusion cell studies. Nails treated with [3H] …
[HTML][HTML] Efficacy coefficients determined using nail permeability and antifungal activity in keratin-containing media are useful for predicting clinical efficacies of topical …
Y Matsuda, K Sugiura, T Hashimoto, A Ueda… - PLoS …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Onychomycosis is difficult to treat topically due to the deep location of the infection under the
densely keratinized nail plate. In order to obtain an in vitro index that is relevant to the …
densely keratinized nail plate. In order to obtain an in vitro index that is relevant to the …
[HTML][HTML] Human nail plate modifications induced by onychomycosis: implications for topical therapy
Purpose Through the characterisation of the human onchomycotic nail plate this study
aimed to inform the design of new topical ungual formulations. Methods The mechanical …
aimed to inform the design of new topical ungual formulations. Methods The mechanical …
The low keratin affinity of efinaconazole contributes to its nail penetration and fungicidal activity in topical onychomycosis treatment
K Sugiura, N Sugimoto, S Hosaka… - Antimicrobial agents …, 2014 - Am Soc Microbiol
Onychomycosis is a common fungal nail disease that is difficult to treat topically due to the
deep location of the infection under the densely keratinized nail plate. Keratin affinity of …
deep location of the infection under the densely keratinized nail plate. Keratin affinity of …
Drug delivery to the nail: therapeutic options and challenges for onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is one of the most common nail disorders. It affects 10− 30% of the world
population and is caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytes, molds, and yeasts …
population and is caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytes, molds, and yeasts …