Research Topic: Nail Diseases

Onychomycosis with gray-green staining caused by Fusarium solani

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A 76-year-old gardener developed a gray-green discolored thumbnail that was initially thought to be a bacterial infection. Testing revealed it was actually caused by a fungus called Fusarium solani, which unusually produced dark-green colonies. The patient was successfully treated by removing the affected nail and applying an antifungal medication, demonstrating the importance of proper fungal testing for nail infections.

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Safety and efficacy of the swift microwave device in patients with mild-to-moderate onychomycosis: Protocol of an open-label, randomized, dose-finding pilot study

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This study evaluates a new microwave device (Swift System) as a potential treatment for fungal nail infections (onychomycosis). The device uses microwave energy to heat and eliminate fungal infections directly at the nail site, avoiding the side effects of oral medications. Researchers tested three different treatment schedules in 39 patients over 12 months to find the most effective dosing approach.

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