Onychomycosis in children: a brief overview with treatment strategies

Pediatr Dermatol. 2004 Jan-Feb;21(1):74-9. doi: 10.1111/j.0736-8046.2004.21117.x.

Abstract

Onychomycosis in children is uncommon. In those children that are affected, a family history of onychomycosis is not uncommon, giving importance to the examination of the entire family for fungal nail infections. In the United States, the newer oral antifungal agents itraconazole, fluconazole, and terbinafine, and the topical nail lacquers ciclopirox and amorolfine are not approved for this indication. More data are needed on the use of these antifungal agents for the treatment of onychomycosis in children.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Capsules
  • Child
  • Drug Interactions
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Itraconazole / administration & dosage
  • Naphthalenes / therapeutic use
  • Onychomycosis / drug therapy*
  • Terbinafine

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Capsules
  • Naphthalenes
  • Itraconazole
  • Fluconazole
  • Terbinafine