Disclosed is a pressure-sensitive adhesive matrix patch device for
treatment or prevention of fungal toenails or fingernails or foot
infections comprising an antifungal agent or two or more antifungals in
combination and adhesively secured to a dorsal site of an infected palm
or foot, rather than an area of infection and surrounding skin. A method
for the transdermal treatment or prevention of fungal toenails or
fingernails or foot infections with an antifungal agent is also
disclosed, the method comprising adhesively securing to a dorsal site of
an infected palm or foot a pressure-sensitive adhesive matrix patch
device for a time sufficient to deliver an effective amount of the
antifungal agent to an area of infection.