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Onychomycosis is a common nail disorder for which successful treatment can be clinically challenging. Diagnosis, treatment, and management using various modalities are discussed.

Nail fungus, left untreated, the infection can spread to other nails and potentially cause further complications. This article reviews efinaconazole 10% as a topical monotherapy. Clinical trial data, mechanism of action, and future treatments are discussed.

Device-based therapies are promising alternatives for the treatment of onychomycosis because they can mitigate some of the negative factors associated with treatment failure. This article reviews the case for laser and light based therapies, for the treatment of nail fungus.