Comparison of two topical preparations for the treatment of onychomycosis: Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and clotrimazole
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TL;DR
Topical therapy, including the two preparations presented in this paper, provide improvement in nail appearance and symptomatology and the use of a topical preparation in conjunction with debridement is an appropriate initial treatment strategy.
Abstract
All current therapies have high recurrence rates. Oral therapy has the added disadvantages of high cost and potentially serious adverse effects. Topical therapy, including the two preparations presented in this paper, provide improvement in nail appearance and symptomatology. The use of a topical preparation in conjunction with debridement is an appropriate initial treatment strategy.