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    Br J Dermatol. 2003 Mar;148(3):402-10.

    Guidelines for treatment of onychomycosis.

    Roberts DT, Taylor WD, Boyle J; British Association of Dermatologists.

    Southern General Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF, UK. dai.roberts@sgh.scot.nhs.uk

    These guidelines for management of onychomycosis have been prepared for dermatologists on behalf of the British Association of Dermatologists. They present evidence-based guidance for treatment, with identification of the strength of evidence available at the time of preparation of the guidelines, and a brief overview of epidemiological aspects, diagnosis and investigation.

    PMID: 12653730 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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