Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe onychomycosis using 870- and 930-nm light exposure: some follow-up observations at 270 days

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2012 Mar-Apr;102(2):169-71. doi: 10.7547/1020169.

Abstract

We have previously reported the results of a clinical trial in which the Noveon laser was used to treat onychomycosis. In the 180-day follow-up therein it was noted that positive clinical impact was demonstrable by a clearly measurable decrease in positive fungal culture and a concomitant decrease in positive microscopy with periodic acid-Schiff-stained nail scrapings. Review of 270-day mycological data, which are now available, confirmed that there was further decrease in both measures. Indeed, 38% of the treated population had negative culture and microscopy, qualifying as "mycological cures." These mycological cures occurred in cases categorized as mild, moderate, and even severe disease.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foot Dermatoses / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Onychomycosis / radiotherapy*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Young Adult