Laser treatment of onychomycosis: an in vitro pilot study

Background: Laser treatment of onychomycosis is the object of considerable interest. Laser therapy could be a safe and cost‐effective treatment modality without the disadvantages of drugs. Some studies have described the inhibitory effects of lasers on the growth of fungal colonies. We therefore examined the effects of various laser wavelengths, which have previously shown inhibitory potential, on the fungal isolate Trichophyton rubrum.

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