November 19, 2012
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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 6, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Itraconazole is an oral antifungal drug (brand name Sporanox) from Jannsen Pharmaceuticals.
Keywords: antifungals fungal infections fungus
August 6, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Itraconazole is an oral antifungal drug (brand name Sporanox) from Jannsen Pharmaceuticals.
Keywords: fungus fungus treatments
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
| Article
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
November 28, 2011
| Article
A proprietary blend of citrus seed extracts, Citrusway Nail Solution is applied twice daily around and under the nail to combat darkened and discolored nails.
Keywords: citrus fungus nail health
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
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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
September 1, 2009
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The new treatment for fungal nails is not only safe, but it’s proving much more effective than the currently available oral antifungal medications, which may have side effects. Introduced in 2008, the treatment involves a small laser beam that is moved over the surface area of the toenail, instantly killing the fungal spores in the nail bed while leaving healthy tissues intact.
Keywords: fungus nail diseases
June 1, 2008
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Clients ages 8 to 80 enjoy salon services, but how techs handle an 8-year-old client will be different from how they handle her senior counterpart. Techs can develop a reputation for being the go-to girl among this expanding demographic by understanding the needs of an older client — and taking the time to meet those needs.
Keywords: building your clientele customer service elderly clients fungus healthy working
February 1, 2008
| Article
This common infection of the feet is most often characterized by cracked, flaking, peeling skin between the toes. In the majority of cases, it responds well to self care.
Keywords: athlete's foot foot care fungus skin conditions
February 1, 2008
| Article
Fungus or callus? Here's how to tell the difference.
Keywords: calluses foot care fungal infections fungus
November 1, 2007
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Lifestyle factors affect the health of our feet. Obesity, poor circulation, and even the choice of shoe can lead to serious foot conditions.
Keywords: diabetic clients foot care fungus skin diseases special needs clients