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| WHAT
IS PENLAC ANTIFUNGAL NAIL LACQUER? |
| Penlac
Nail Lacquer is a NEW medical breakthrough: the first-of-its-kind and ONLY
TOPICAL Nail Lacquer PRESCRIPTION medicine approved by the FDA for the
treatment of mild to moderate fingernail and toenail infections in the
immunocompetent patient. Penlac is a clear, odorless nail lacquer
brushed on the nail to treat nail fungus infections, onychomycosis. The
active ingredient in Penlac Nail Lacquer cream is ciclopirox 8%, a broad
spectrum antifungal agent that inhibits the growth of dermatophytes (fungus
on the nails). Unlike Lamisil tablets nail fungal medications taken
orally which can affect the entire body, Penlac nail lacquer works from
the outside directly on the nail fungus. Lamisil tablets can result in
liver failure. Nail the infection from the outside in with Penlac Nail
Lacquer prescription. Although Penlac is newly approved in the United States,
it has been used for more than 5 years in Europe. |
| WHAT
IS A NAIL FUNGUS INFECTION, ONYCHOMYCOSIS? |
| Onyhomycosis
or nail fungus infection is a medical condition that is treatable.
Nail fungal infections are caused by dermatophytes, a fungus that infects
skin, nails and hair. Most often the fungus enters just under the
top of the nail and moves steadily toward the cuticle, the white half moon
area. The infected nails become discolored, yellowish-brown, thickened,
misshaped and eventually (if left untreated) separate from the nail bed
and the nail crumbles off. |
| WHO
IS SUSCEPTIBLE to NAIL FUNGAL INFECTIONS? |
| Over
30 million Americans are affected. Nail fungus infection is most
commonly seen on the toenails of men and the fingernails of women.
Most infections occur in those between the ages of 40 to 65 but anyone
can become infected. Some individuals have an inherited tendency to have
nail fungal problems. Also, individuals with a compromised immune
system and certain types of long-term conditions such as HIV-positive,
diabetes etc. are at an increased risk. The following are some environmental
factors increasing the risk of nail fungal infections: Continuous exposure
of hands and feet to moisture, shoes fitting too tightly, not changing
shoes often enough, injury to toe or fingernail. |
WHY
DO I NEED TO TREAT A MILD NAIL INFECTION?
IF LEFT UNTREATED
WILL IT GO AWAY BY ITSELF? |
| Onychomycosis
is a progressive fungal infection. The fungus destroys tissue and
organic debris accumulates under the nail leading to nail changes beginning
with slight thickening and discoloration. If left untreated the nail
plate eventually separates from its nail bed and crumbles off and the infections
spreads to other nails. The condition progresses from what initially
appears to just be a "cosmetic" discoloration of the nail to a painful
debilitating condition affecting ones ability to walk or use their fingers. |
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WHO QUALIFIES
FOR AN ONLINE PENLAC CONSULTATION?
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| If
you have previously been diagnosed by a health care profession as suffering
from mild to moderate nail fungal infection (click
here for photos of nail fungal infection) you
may finally have find a safe and simple solution to the embarrassing condition
of discolored, thickened and hardened nails due to a dermatophyte fungal
infection. Penlac antifungal nail polish is applied directly at the site
of the fungal infection and may work for you when other treatments have
failed. Penlac prescription is not for those with severe fungal infections
involving the entire nail Mild to moderate infections are those involving
only several nails and more than half of the nail may be affected but NOT
including the cuticle white half moon area at the top of the nail where
it joins onto the finger. If you have many nails affected, the entire nail
is involved, brittle and has lifted off from the nail bed and is accompanied
by ulceration of surrounding skin and pain you do NOT qualify for an online
consultation, you must seek immediate medical attention from your own physician.
If you have long-term conditions affecting your immune system such as diabetes,
organ-transplant recipient, HIV-positive, regular user of steroids or steroid
inhalers you do not qualify for an online consultation. |
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WHEN &
HOW OFTEN DO I USE PENLAC NAIL LACQUER?
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| Penlac
Nail Lacquer is applied only once a day to the affected nails with the
applicator brush provided. Penlac is clear and odorless and quick
drying. It's just as easy as using nail polish. Once daily,
preferably before bedtime, one layer of Penlac lacquer is applied over
the entire affected nail plate and 0.5mm of surrounding skin area with
the applicator brush provided. Do not wet hands for 8 hours after
application. Each day for 7 days a new layer is applied over the previous
one. Once a week remove layers with alcohol and trim nails and with
an emery board file away loose nail material. Persons with thickened,
hardened nails may also need a health professional to trim away unattached
infected nails regularly. |
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HOW LONG BEFORE
I SEE RESULTS?
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Nail
infections are very difficult to cure and it may take many months of treatment
to see the effects as the nail grows very slowly. Fingernails
grow faster than toe nails: fingernails may clear within 6 months
and toenails can take 12 months to completely regrow. But don't despair
and discontinue treatment if you do not see improvement right away. It
may take 6 months or longer to start to see improvement. Up to 48
weeks of treatment may be needed for a cure which is defined as 10% or
less residual nail involvement. |
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HOW IS PENLAC
DIFFER FROM THAN OTHER NAIL FUNGAL TREATMENTS?
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| Nail
fungus are very difficult to clear up and if left untreated will only progress.
Penlac Nail Lacquer differs from oral medications because it is applied
directly to the site of the infected nail and it does NOT have systemic
effects. Since antifungal nail treatment needs to be continued for
many months, Penlac lacquer is advantageous as it has no systemic toxicity
and is much better tolerated and safer than other available treatments.
Penlac is the ONLY FDA-approved topical prescription treatment proven effective
for treating mild to moderate fungal nail infections in immunocompetent
candidates. |
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CAN THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF PENLAC NAIL LACQUER BE ENHANCED WITH KERALAC NAIL GEL?
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| Yes!
Keralac gel is the most powerful tissue-softener available to help restore
healthy appearance of diseased, damaged, brittle and ingrown nails. Keralac
gel breaks down the tightly-linked keratin of the nail matrix and increases
the penetration of Penlac Nail Lacquer into the nail. Penlac nail
lacquer can be used concomitantly with Keralac nail gel. Keralac
nail gel is applied first and when dry Penlac nail lacquer is applied.
The end to fungal nail infections can begin with Keralac nail gel and END
with Penlac nail lacquer. For more information about Keralac Gel visit
www.MedicalWellnessCenter.com |
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CAN PENLAC
LACQUER BE USED WITH OTHER ANTIFUNGAL NAIL TREATMENTS OR BE USED WITH NAIL
POLISH?
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| Penlac
Nail Lacquer is NOT recommended to be used with any other systemic antifungal
agents for nail fungus infection as there are no studies to determine their
interactions. Also DO NOT use nail polish, acrylic nails, or any
other cosmetic nail products during treatment regimen with Penlac. |
| WHAT
IF I MISS A Penlac Nail Lacquer APPLICATION? |
| If
you miss a Penlac Nail Lacquer application it is best to just skip the
missed dose and continue on with your daily nail care regimen. Never
double-up or use a greater amount to make- up for missed dose, this
may only enhance the likelihood of more severe skin irritations. |
| WHAT
ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF Penlac Nail Lacquer? |
| Penlac
Nail Lacquer does not penetrate into the nail bed and therefore here are
NO systemic effects when used appropriately. There are No know drug
interactions and No laboratory monitoring is needed. The majority of patients
using Penlac Nail Lacquer experience no side effects, and any side effects
are mild if any. Only about 5% of users experience mild and transient redness
and swelling when using Penlac topically as directed. If nails start
to change shape or you have prolonged swelling and pain around your nails,
discontinue use and contact your regular doctor. If you get the medication
in your eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek immediate emergency
treatment! |
WHO SHOULD NOT USE PENLAC
NAIL LACQUER?
WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS
FOR PENLAC NAIL LACQUER?
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Do NOT use
Penlac Nail Lacquer if you are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant
or breast feeding.
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Do NOT use
Penlac Nail Lacquer if you are breast feeding.
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Do NOT use
Penlac Nail Lacquer f you are allergic to any of the ingredients: ciclopirox
in a solution base containing ethyl acetate, NF; isopropyl alcohol, USP;
and butyl monoester of poly (methylvinyl ether/maleic acid) in isopropyl
alcohol.
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Do Not use
on skin other than that immediately adjacent to infected finger nail
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Do NOT use
on advanced severe fungal nail infections involving the entire nail
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Do NOT us if
have a history of immunosuppression, history of recurrent shingles, on
cancer chemotherapy, HIV-positive, organ transplant recipient, diabetic,
diabetic neuropathy, on anti seizure medication to control epilepsy, use
topical corticosteroids on a repeated monthly basis, use steroid inhalers
on a regular basis - you need to be constantly monitored by a physician
during treatment as there is high potential of complications and superinfection.
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Do NOT use
in eyes. Do NOT use orally. Do NOT use on mucous membranes on intravaginal.
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Not approved
for pediatric use
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Penlac FDA-approved
for the treatment of NAIL FUNGAL infections ONLY!
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| We
will not prescribe Penlac Nail Lacquer to anyone under the age of 18. Also
Penlac Nail Lacquer should NOT be used by pregnant women or women who are
breast feeding. Penlac Nail Lacquer is ONLY approved for use for fungal
infections of the toe and finger nails. |
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