Fungal Nail Infection

Question 1

Fungal nail infection signs

Answer 1

• dull, yellow and opaque
• distorted and thickened nails
• brittle

Question 2

Fungal nail infection referral criteria

Answer 2

• nail breaking away
• immunocompromised
• peripheral circulatory disease (reduced circulation to body parts)
• diabetes

Question 3

OTC treatment

Answer 3

Amorolfine
- Curanail 5% nail lacquer

Question 4

Licensing for Amorolfine

Answer 4

• 18+
• no more than 2 nails infected
• beneath tips or sides
• contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Question 5

What is DLSO

Answer 5

Distal lateral subungual onychomycosis

Question 6

Signs of DLSO

Answer 6

D Distal
L Lateral infection
S Sublingual (under nail)
O Onchomycosis (fungal nail infection)

Question 7

Fungal nail infection advice

Answer 7

• keep using OTC until infection goes (usually 9 to 12 months)
  (give 3 months supply)
• apply once weekly
• file down nail surface (use disposable to reduce chance of infection)
• Clean all the time
• change socks