PHOTODYNAMIC TREATMENT OF THE ONYCHOMYCOSIS (REVIEW)
The problem of the onychomycosis treatment remains relevant due to the fact that pharmacotherapy is not so successful. The hardware of the implementation methods of onychomycosis treatment, including photodynamic therapy, is developing rapidly and is promising. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a chemical reaction activated by light energy, which selectively destroys the tissue. Different species of fungi were sensitive to PDT. Susceptibility to PDT depends on the fungi growth phase. The sensitivity of the mature mycelium of Trichophyton rubrum is lowered, at the same time, the susceptibility of the spore is high. Systemic antimycotics most effectively operate on mycelial forms, and the impact on spores insufficient, what is the cause of recurrent mycosis. A literature review on the use of photodynamic therapy in onychomycosis has been presents in the article.