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.