블렌딩 에센셜 오일을 이용한 문제성 발톱 관리 효과 연구 = A Study on the Effectiveness of Onychomycosis Care Using Blending Essential Oil

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study sought to examine the effects of toenail fungus care through the application of IRB-approved blending essential oil. To accomplish this, one drop of the oil was administered daily to 12 individuals aged 40-60, each exhibiting symptoms of toenail fungus. This treatment regimen was repeated six times, with a four-week interval between each application, spanning from April 1 to September 30, 2022. Testee satisfaction was evaluated after each treatment, and the effects were observed using photos and an electron microscope. Satisfaction levels and the severity of Onychomycosis Severity Index (OSI) were assessed through descriptive statistics and repeated measures ANOVA, utilizing SPSS 28.0. The results revealed variations among individuals, but overall, the treatment demonstrated improvements. This suggests that the treatment could be effective for individuals suffering from toenail fungus, especially those who are concerned about adverse drug reactions and drug resistance. Given the abundance of toenail fungus care methods shared on social media and the Internet, the lack of objective data on their effectiveness is notable. Therefore, this study holds significance as it offers objective insights into toenail fungus care.