ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2019
Efficacy of Two-Stage Treatment of Onychomycosis Using a Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG 1064-nm Laser.
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- Combination of Q-switched 1,064 and 532 nm Nd: YAG laser in the treatment of toenail onychomycosis: a pilot study.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
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- Laser Treatment in Nail Disorders: A Comprehensive Review.Indian dermatology online journalArticle
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Abstract
objectivesOnychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed, nail matrix, and nail plate. Lasers have recently been studied as future clinical options for onychomycosis. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of the long-pulsed Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser on onychomycosis using a two-stage treatment.
methodsA total of 100 affected nails (88 toenails and 12 fingernails from 22 patients) were treated using a long-pulsed Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser. The self-controlled treatment schedule included the first stage (1 session per week for 8 weeks) and the second stage (1 session every 4 weeks for 16 weeks). Patients were followed up with for 12 weeks after the last laser treatment. Direct microscopy, cultures, and clinical assessments were performed at various time points.
resultsOf the nails studied, 84% were infected by
conclusionLong-pulsed Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser two-stage treatment was effective for onychomycosis, with significantly improved mycological clearance and clinical efficacy. This trial is registered with ChiCTR 1900021669.
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