Catalog

Distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis

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Link to WHO Definition

Distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1635777370

The commonest pattern of onychomycosis and due in the majority of cases to dermatophyte infection. The lateral edges of the hyponychium provide a route of entry for the fungus which then spreads proximally under the nail plate, particularly adjacent to one or both lateral nail folds. The process often results in distal onycholysis.