Treatment of Pseudomonas Nail Infections with 0.1% Octenidine Dihydrochloride Solution

摘要

Pseudomonas nail infection is a distressing and frustrating problem due to the unpleasant green discoloration of the nail. Its clinical presentation consists of greenish or bluish-black discoloration associated with proximal chronic paronychia and disto-lateral onycholysis . Predisposing factors are exposure to a moist environment, microtraumatisms, onychotillomania and associated nail disorders such as psoriasis [l]. Although Pseudomonas nail infection is common, there are no controlled studies assessing systemic or topical treatments.