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Ivan Bristow

Jul 44 min read

Dermatophytoma – we've seen this all before.

Dermatophytoma is a fungal biofilm located under the nail.

Ivan Bristow

Oct 3, 20233 min read

Does terbinafine cause liver damage?

Oral terbinafine continues to be the oral drug of choice in the management of onychomycosis, but there continues to be doubt over its...

Ivan Bristow

Dec 5, 20226 min read

Drilling holes in nails – getting to the root of the infection?

How can we improve cure rates when using topical antifungal nail treatments? Published work suggests nail fenestration may help.

Ivan Bristow

Feb 3, 20213 min read

Drug Developments in Onychomycosis

It has been a while since any new drugs have entered the market indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis. In an earlier blog I...

Ivan Bristow

Jan 7, 20205 min read

How safe is oral terbinafine?

How safe is terbinafine? This a question that crops up regularly when speaking to colleagues and patients alike. Terbinafine is an...

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