November 19, 2012
| Article
For years, treatment of fungal nails has been frustrating and only nominally successful. At last, evidence of safe, effective treatment provides hope.
Keywords: fungal infections fungus fungus treatments laser
August 21, 2012
| Article
Designed to inhibit and prevent fungal infections under the nail, Footlogix #7 Anti-Fungal Nail Tincture has an easy-to-use applicator that allows the product to get right under the nail to the problem areas.
Keywords: antifungals foot care Footlogix fungal infections
August 6, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Itraconazole is an oral antifungal drug (brand name Sporanox) from Jannsen Pharmaceuticals.
Keywords: antifungals fungal infections fungus
April 23, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Tinea unguium is a fungal infection of the nail, sometimes called ringworm of the nail.
Keywords: fungal infections ringworm
March 16, 2012
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New from Backscratchers Salon Systems, Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer combines oregano oil, tea tree oil, and cinnamon oil to create a natural, powerful agent that attacks nail fungus.
Keywords: antifungals fungal infections fungus fungus treatments onychomycosis
March 14, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Lamisil is the brand name for the oral antifungal agent terbinafine.
Keywords: antifungals fungal infections fungus
February 22, 2012
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Dr. Danzeisen and his partners developed Nourish, a line of enriched, anti-fungal nail lacquers and a nail treatment.
Keywords: antifungals fungal infections fungus fungus treatments nail treatments
November 28, 2011
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Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld, founder of the Institute for Integrative Podiatric Medicine, suggests that toenail fungus in actually the result of an internal fungal infection.
Keywords: fungal infections fungus
March 27, 2011
| Product
Organic soap company Vermont Soapworks has teamed up with PediFix to create Fungasoap, an all-natural liquid soap that fights foot fungus. The soap is enriched with tea tree oil, an essential oil that has been used to fight fungal infections for centuries.
Keywords: all-natural antifungals athlete's foot fungal infections fungus
March 22, 2011
| Article
Dr. Krista Archer, a Manhattan foot specialist, offers her patients a new treatment, an in-office laser called the CoolTouch CT3 plus CoolBreeze, that treats discolored, thickened, fungal toenails.
Keywords: fungal infections fungus fungus treatments nail diseases onychomycosis
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Ringworm is a type of fungal infection, often picked up while traveling.
Keywords: fungal infections ringworm skin diseases
July 1, 2008
| Article
Onycholysis is when the nail separates from the nail bed. It’s a very common condition, and one that, if treated quickly, poses no danger to clients.
Keywords: applying enhancements to unhealthy nails fungal infections nail diseases nail separation onycholysis
June 1, 2008
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They get their name from their resemblance to a little splinter wedged under the nail. In most cases, these small thin lines are harmless. But techs should be aware they could signal a larger problem.
Keywords: fungal infections nail diseases nail trauma psoriasis splinter hemorrhage
February 1, 2008
| Article
Fungus or callus? Here's how to tell the difference.
Keywords: calluses foot care fungal infections fungus
June 1, 2005
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n. (splĭn ‘tər hem’ər-ĭj) small areas of bleeding or hemorrhage underneath the nail bed that take the shape of straight lines; usually caused by hard impact or physical trauma to the nail; usually grows out with the nail after a few months
Keywords: elderly clients fungal infections nail diseases nail trauma splinter hemorrhage
