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Vasenova V.Yu.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Tsygankova E.I.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia;
Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, Moscow, Russia

Butov Yu.S.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Petunina V.V.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Zhukovsky R.O.

Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, Moscow, Russia

Prospects for the use of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of resistant forms of onychomycosis

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Vasenova V.Yu., Tsygankova E.I., Butov Yu.S., Petunina V.V., Zhukovsky R.O.

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To cite this article:

Vasenova VYu, Tsygankova EI, Butov YuS, Petunina VV, Zhukovsky RO. Prospects for the use of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of resistant forms of onychomycosis. Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology. 2026;25(1):90‑94. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/klinderma20262501190

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