Track: Onychomycosis

Onychomycosis, a common fungal infection of the nails, poses both clinical and cosmetic concerns. This session delves into the evolving landscape of onychomycosis diagnosis and management, addressing the latest research, treatment challenges, and patient-centered care strategies. Participants will gain valuable insights into differentiating onychomycosis from look-alike nail disorders, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and choosing between systemic, topical, and device-based therapies.

Clinical Variants and Misdiagnosis:

Understanding subtypes—distal-lateral, superficial white, proximal subungual, endonyx, and total dystrophic onychomycosis—and how to distinguish them from non-fungal nail dystrophies (psoriasis, trauma, lichen planus).

Advances in Diagnostics:

Role of KOH testing, nail clipping with PAS staining, and fungal culture. Use of PCR-based molecular assays for fast and specific detection. Introduction to dermoscopy and confocal microscopy in nail evaluation

Treatment Innovations and Patient Stratification:

Comparison of oral antifungals (terbinafine, itraconazole) versus topical agents (efinaconazole, tavaborole). Novel therapies including laser treatment, photodynamic therapy, and plasma-based devices. Managing recalcitrant cases and strategies for preventing recurrence.

Cosmetic and Psychological Impact:

How onychomycosis affects quality of life and strategies for enhancing nail aesthetics post-treatment.

Special Populations:

Onychomycosis in diabetics, elderly patients, and immunocompromised individuals

Interactive Features:

Live Case Polls: Engage in diagnosis and treatment decision-making through real-time voting on complex nail cases.

Digital Nail Gallery: A rotating display of clinical images showing before-and-after treatment, dermoscopic views, and histological findings.

Hands-on Demo: Step-by-step walkthrough of nail specimen collection for mycological tests and correct topical application techniques.

Expert Roundtable: Open forum where dermatologists, podiatrists, and researchers share difficult cases, new protocols, and patient communication tips.

4th International Conference on Dermatology and Cosmetology

Track: Onychomycosis

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