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An observational and descriptive study of the epidemiology of and therapeutic approach to onychomycosis in dermatology offices in Brazil / Estudo obervacional descritivo da epidemiologia e abordagem terapêutica da onicomicose nos consultórios dermatológicos no Brasil
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia; Chiacchio, Nilton Di; Suarez, Maria Victoria; Madeira, Celso Luís; Loureiro, Walter Refkalefsky.
  • Chiacchio, Nilton Di; Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo. Service of Dermatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Suarez, Maria Victoria; Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo. Service of Dermatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Madeira, Celso Luís; Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo. Service of Dermatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Loureiro, Walter Refkalefsky; Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo. Service of Dermatology. São Paulo. BR
An. bras. dermatol ; 88(supl.1): 3-11, fev. 2013.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-667949
ABSTRACT
<h2>BACKGROUND:</h2> Onychomycosis is a type of fungal infection that accounts for over 50% of all onycopathies. Some authors consider superficial mycosis the most difficult to be treated. Very few studies have been carried out in order to assess the epidemiology of onychomycosis in Brazil. <h2>OBJECTIVE:</h2> To describe the epidemiological profile of onychomycosis in Brazilian dermatology offices and to assess the etiology of the disease, how often mycosis exams are requested, and the treatment adopted. <h2>METHODS:</h2> A descriptive, observational study was carried out between May and July, 2010. Thirty-eight dermatologists from different Brazilian regions participated in the study, and 7,852 patients with any skin diseases who had all of their nails examined were included in the study. <h2>RESULTS:</h2> Of the 7,852 patients, 28.3% were clinically diagnosed as having onychomycosis. Women over 45 years old who practiced exercises or with a personal history of the disease showed greater likelihood of having onychomycosis. The disease was most seen in the feet, and the majority of cases involved the hallux. On the hands, the index finger was the most affected. Mycosis exams were not requested for all clinically suspected cases. When exams were done, results showed that the most common fungus was Trichophyton rubrum. The most common clinical lesion was distal-lateral. The most prescribed topical treatments were amorolfine and ciclopirox olamine, while systemic treatments included fluconazole and terbinafine. <h2>CONCLUSION:</h2> This study was important to describe the epidemiological behavior of onychomycosis in Brazilian ...
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<h2>BACKGROUND:</h2> Fundamentos As onicomicoses são infecções fúngicas que representam mais de 50% de todas onicopatias e são consideradas por alguns autores a micose superficial de mais difícil tratamento. Poucos estudos foram feitos para investigar a epidemiologia da onicomicose no Brasil. <h2>OBJETIVO:</h2> Descrever perfil epidemiológico da onicomicose nos consultórios brasileiros de dermatologia. Também observar a etiologia, a freqüência da solicitação do exame micológico e a terapia empregada. <h2>MÉTODOS:</h2> Foi realizado um estudo descritivo e observacional no período de Maio a Julho de 2010. Participaram 38 dermatologistas de diferentes regiões do Brasil e foram incluídos 7852 pacientes. <h2>RESULTADOS:</h2> Dos 7852 pacientes, 28.3% apresentaram diagnóstico de onicomicose. Mulheres, maiores de 45 anos, praticantes de esportes, ou com histórico pessoal da doença, apresentaram chance maior de adquirir onicomicose. A doença foi mais frequente nos pés, sendo o hálux, o dedo mais acometido. Nas mãos, o primeiro dedo foi o mais atingido. Exame micológico não foi solicitado para todos os casos. Quando realizado, o fungo mais freqüente foi o Trichophyton rubrum. A lesão clinica mais comum foi a distal-lateral. Os tratamentos tópicos mais prescritos foram amorolfina e ciclopirox olamina, enquanto os sistêmicos foram o fluconazol e a terbinafina. <h2>CONCLUSÃO:</h2> Este estudo foi de fundamental importância para descrever o comportamento epidemiológico ...
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Onychomycosis / Dermatology / Foot Dermatoses / Hand Dermatoses Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Onychomycosis / Dermatology / Foot Dermatoses / Hand Dermatoses Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo/BR