Systemic antifungal treatments are believed to be more effective than topicals for the treatment of onychomycosis; however, they are associated with more risks of adverse events. Tavaborole is the first member of a new class of antifungals that has been developed as a new topical nail solution for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes. During Phase I-III clinical trials, tavaborole 5.0% nail solution showed a favorable safety and efficacy profile. Tavaborole 5.0% received US FDA market approval on 8 July 2014.
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