Emerican Medications

What about fungus & bacteria nail infections.
Those discount nail shops can spread nail infections throughout their customers
like the common cold spreads through kids in elementary school.These are the strongest, most effective over the counter nail treatments,
normally available only to salons.

We offer 3 brands of nail medication that we have had the most success with in our salons.|
FUNGUS KILLER
DR G. CLEAR NAILS
OPI FUNGUS FIX
Remember what the official word is --- if you have a nail problem, you should see a doctor.

Because many people purchase 2 because of the length of treatment.....
(you can expect to need to apply medication for weeks)

Answers to FAQ’s About Dr. G’s Clear Nail®

Will Clear Nail cure my nail problem? (infections, thickening, nail lifting)

Nail problems have a wide variety of causes including allergic reactions, trauma, side effects of medications, infections (including bacteria, fungi and viruses), diminished circulation, smoking, and illnesses that effect many parts of the body, to name a few. If the nail is elevated, or lifted off the nail bed, a space develops under the nail where water and germs may accumulate. Once under the nail, these germs find a perfect environment to grow – a warm, moist area with a continuous blood supply bringing a constant food source, encouraging germs to multiply. The active ingredient in Dr. G’s Clear Nail® is Benzalkonium (ben-zal-coney-um) chloride (BAC). It is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses more than an antifungal product alone! Only a qualified physician is able to determine the cause of lifting, or if an infection is the result of a fungus, bacteria, or a combination of both. Developed and recommended by physicians, Dr. G’s Clear Nail® is salon tested, cost-effective, and safe for the treatment of these unsightly, infected areas.

How do you use Clear Nail, and how long does it take to work? (How long does a bottle last?)

Apply twice daily around the entire nail and under the free edge of the nail with its safe, aseptic tip. This special applicator helps prevent re-infection that sometimes occurs with brush-on formulas. Dr. G’s Clear Nail® penetrates around and under the nail to the site of infection. Improvement often is seen within two to three weeks. The length of therapy is determined by nail growth: No medication available can make a problem nail return to normal overnight. It takes approximately 3 to 6 months for fingernails and 6 to 12 months for toenails to grow out completely. In some individuals, with poor circulation or chronic medical conditions, the time required for re-growth may be much longer. Using Dr. G’s Clear Nail® daily can also help prevent infections. One bottle of Dr. G’s Clear Nail® will treat two to three fingers or toes for approximately two or three months.

What makes Dr. G’s Clear Nail® better than the other products?

The germ-killing ingredient in Dr. G’s Clear Nail® is Benzalkonium (ben-zal-coney-um) chloride (BAC), a powerful, well-established broad spectrum antimicrobial. It can kill more germs than antibacterial or antifungal agents alone. It kills bacteria, fungi, yeasts, molds, and viruses – all germs. Dr. G’s patented Clear Nail formulation uses Benzalkonium chloride to penetrate around and under the nail to the site of the infection. With Clear Nail’s unique penetration system, there is no need remove your polish or artificial nails!

Is Clear Nail guaranteed to cure my problem?

Because a wide range of nail and skin disorders exists, no product for this purpose (prescription or OTC) can offer a guarantee. In fact, due to the unique make-up and diversity of human beings, no legitimate medicinal product can ever promise a 100% guarantee to resolve every problem for every individual. Several variables may impact the healing of an infected nail, including trauma, chronic illnesses, other types of infection, psoriasis, environmental factors, etc. Dr. G’s Clear Nail® is a cost effective, safe, first line approach. It has been physician recommended and salon proven for over six years.

How do I know what type of problem I have?

Only a physician is capable of diagnosing a nail condition. In order to determine your specific problem, a physician needs to take a thorough history as well as perform some laboratory tests. Dr. G’s Clear Nail® is a safe and cost effective alternative approach you can try before taking prescription medication.

Is Dr. G’s Clear Nail® safe? Can I use it on my child? While I am pregnant?

Dr. G’s Clear Nail® is a safe, effective, topical solution that does not interact with oral medications. It is safe for children over the age of 5 years. We do not recommend using Dr. G’s Clear Nail® or any other medications (including over the counter or prescription) while pregnant or breast feeding without consulting a physician.

Because many people purchase 2 because of the length of treatment.....
(you can expect to need to apply medication for weeks)

OPI

NAIL
SERUM

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FungusFix is a clinically tested professional salon formula designed to help with unsightly nail problems. Its effective ingredients, Undecylenoyl Glycine - a widely used and trusted natural ingredient, and Usnic Acid - a natural derivative of moss (Lichen), are formulated in a highly effective, Patent pending serum that targets the source of the problem for dramatically improved appearance in as little as 2 to 3 weeks in most cases! Concentrated and easy to use. Nonirritating, fragrance-free formula.

*Clinically Tested
* Patent pending serum quickly targets the source of the problem
* Begins working immediately
* Improves appearance in as little as 2 to 3 weeks in most cases
* May be used over nail lacquer and on artificial nails
* Concentrated and economical
* Easy to use
* Non-irritating
* Fragrance-free
* Tolnaftate free
* Drug free.

Because many people purchase 2 because of the length of treatment.....
(you can expect to need to apply medication for weeks)

Most serious problems are mold related. Mold is a fungus infection. Fungus is a vegetable parasite.
The trouble makers are a fungi group known as the dermophytes.

A very common problem is called the "greenies".... a darkish, greenish discoloration beneath the nail .... it is a fungus/mold problem. It is mostly found on those wearing artificial nails.... acrylic nails. These artificial nails all tend to 'lift'.... providing a gap for the moisture/fungus to enter ... then you go in to get your 2 week 'fill' and the fungus gets trapped in the covered gap .....a moist, confined space... and it grows. Mold starts with a yellow-green color, then green, and if not treated, will soon darken to black. The do-it-yourself solution to the greenies is to remove the artificial nails until it clears up. Take away the moisture and keep it exposed to the air, and the greenies will almost always cure itself. But, all nail techs are instructed to refer you to a doctor, as the problem can grow much more serious, quickly.
PS, though less common, people not wearing artificial nails can also get a case of the 'greenies'.
Best way to avoid the greenies is to patronize an experienced, sanitation wise nail tech .... avoid the immigrant discount nail shops like the plague.... please now, not being racist, my wife is after all, Vietnamese, but she is properly trained and experienced in nails and sanitation.... something I guarantee you is rare in the majority of the discount nail shops.

Another condition is known as onychia. Onychia is an inflammation.... often in the tissue at the base of the nail may be red and swollen and pus may even form. It is often caused by improperly sanitized manicure implements. Use a bacteria medication for onychia.

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that causes fingernails or toenails to thicken, discolor, disfigure, and split. There are several forms of onychomycosis. The most common form is whitish patches that can be scraped off the surface of your nail. Another form is long, yellowish streaks within the nail material itself. Another form invades the deeper layer of your nails and soon cause your nail layers to peel off. These infection also can spread to the surrounding skin.

The primary fungi that cause onychomycosis are trichophyton rubrum and trichophyton mentagrophytes. They are dermatophytes (fungi that infect hair, skin, and nails) and feed on keratinized (nail) tissue. The infections they cause are normally confined to the nails, but occasionally spread to the surrounding skin.

Another type of onychomycosis is caused by yeast (candida albicans or candida parapsilosis). These infections are less common and produce similar symptoms.

Our final serious infection to cover is paronychia. Paronychia infections are caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, and pseudomonas. In most cases, paronychia infections can be differentiated from onychomycosis by the inflammation they cause to the skin adjacent to the nail. Paronychia can be caused by the use of improperly sanitized nail implements or also by too much aggressive pushing or cutting of the cuticle. Another reason not to patronize the discount shops.... they tend to abuse your cuticles.... cuticles should be controlled gently and living cuticle should never be cut.

Diabetic Complications Patients with diabetes commonly develop onychomycosis because blood circulation is poor in the extremities, and the body's ability to fight infections is compromised. Small cuts, infections, and foot injuries can have serious consequences for diabetics. It is important to inspect the feet closely each day and work with a physician on a program of thorough foot care. Diabetic can lose toes and feet to disease... diabetic in my own family have lost toes to infections.

Important .... people lose their nails, permanently, due to these infections all the time.... I know, I see it, I have people email me about the horrors that they have been through all the time.... take it seriously. See your doctor ... preferably a specialist.

Your doctor will diagnose.... expect your doctor to take a culture... perhaps even a blood sample, in order to correctly identify your infection. Then expect long term therapy prescription medication.

Onychomycosis is difficult to treat. Medicines can be taken orally to kill these infections Because the nail grows slowly, the medicine works gradually, requiring several months to completely eliminate the infection. In rare cases, these medications produce adverse side effects in the liver, so it is necessary for the patient to have a blood test to establish a liver enzyme baseline before starting treatment. After a few weeks, the test is repeated to check liver function and the medication may be adjusted or discontinued if necessary.

The 2 common oral medications are GRISCOFULVIN which is taken for 6 months to a year .... can had many undesirable side effects ... plus no drinking alcohol during this time. A newer med is TERBINAFINE which is taken orally for approx 12 weeks.... it has less possible side effects than the Griscofulvin. Other names encountered are LAMISIL and SPORANOX.

Now this should chill your blood --- these meds have less than 100% cure rate against onychamycosis.....
published cure rates (that is cure, not control, which is a different matter) are from 50% to 75%.

SO YOU ASK,,, why am I selling over the counter meds for these infections ? OK, first I told you take these infections seriously.... take you problem to your doctor, get your oral prescription medication....
then, I assume that you want to battle your infection aggressively including applying effective over the counter medicines as well...
and those I sell here are all F.D.A. approved for effectiveness against these infections.

YOU MUST
have the assistance of a qualified doctor...a podiatrist would be good
take onychamycosis seriously
be totally aggressive in your battle
supplement your oral med with a topical application of med that has FDA approval

AND WORDS ABOUT PREVENTTION IN THE FIRST PLACE
Never ignore athlete foot infection ... onychamycosis OFTEN develops from athlete foot
Never patronize Discount Nail Shops... meaning ANY Nail Shops operated and staffed by Immigrants....
sorry if that sound harsh or even racist to you...
but
this is one case in which ASSUMPTION is ok...
and
the ASSUMPTION is that too few immigrant nail techs understand and/or follow minimum acceptable standards of sanitation.....and improper sanitation = infections
Never purchased do it yourself acrylic nail kits at the drugstore and attempt to 'do your own nails' .... you haven't the training.

I hope you understand that while not doctors, we have years of experience with these matters, these infections can get very serious, we are advising you to seek your doctors diagnoses, and what you are selling here are some effective supplements to your doctors prescribed course of treatment.]