The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, or nail fungus. Hypothesis: Complete nail clearance will occur in approximately half of patients after 3 laser treatments.
10 patients will participate nationally. The investigators hope to enroll all 10 patients at Jefferson. Involvement in the study will last about 8-12 weeks for the subject. The entire study will take about 12 months to complete.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
11
The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, a common nail fungus.
Jefferson Dermatology Associates
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Total Nail Clearance
After 3 laser treatments, the subject should experience clinical clearance.
Time frame: approximately 12 weeks
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