Abstract
Amorolfine is a broad-spectrum antimycotic agent, inhibiting biosynthesis of ergosterol. It penetrates rapidly into the nail after topical application by transungual drug delivery system. Although it is considered to be relatively stable chemical substances, it may cause nail discoloration by excessive topical application and prolonged sun exposure. We report a case of toenail hyperpigmentation due to the overuse of amorolfine nail lacquer, which is the first report in Korea.
Keywords
Amorolfine Hyperpigmentation
KJMM
2002 December;7(4):224-226(3). Epub 2016 February 20
Copyright © 2002 by Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
Language
Korean/English
Author
Beom Joon Kim; Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
Yu Jin Kim; Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
Byung In Ro; Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
Corresponding
Byung In Ro, Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. Tel: (02) 2260-2173, Fax: (02) 2268-1049, e-mail: drro@orgio.net
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Acknowledgements
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Beom Joon Kim
Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
Yu Jin Kim
Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
Byung In Ro
Departments of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
