32 results about "Nail fungus" patented technology

A method for manufacturing molecular chlorine dioxide, by the addition of potassium iodide to a solution of alkali metal chlorite. The metal chlorite and the potassium iodide are kept separate, until the need for the generation of chlorine dioxide arises-to ensure long-shelf life. After initiation or activation of the chlorite anion to form chlorine dioxide, the beneficial properties of chlorine dioxide can be used, for different health and cosmetic purposes. Such uses include the treatment of herpes, dandruff, acne, skin rashes (e.g. poison ivy), ulcers, bed sores, warts, nail fungus, athletes foot, sun burn and gum disease; and as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and general deodorant form refrigerator sprays to oral mouthrinses.

Methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations are provided for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). The invention involves a pharmacologically active antifungal agent, plus a pharmaceutically acceptable base in a formulation having a pH of 7.5 to about 13.0, preferably about 8.0 to 11.5, and most preferably about 8.5 to 10.5. These basic formulations permeate the nail and are effective in treating fungal infections of the nail and surrounding tissues.

A hybrid catheter device for performing cutting action on a region of a tissue, using sequential laser and mechanical cutting processes, and incorporating an acoustic sensor on the end of the device, such that if a pulsed laser beam is used for the laser cutting, the absorption of that beam in the tissue being cut can provide information about the progress of the cut by means of the opto-acoustic effect. Other hybrid catheter devices incorporate blunt protrusions on the end of said device, but having sharp lateral edges, such that rotation of the catheter device generates mechanical cutting action in the tissue. The blunt protrusion ends prevents uncontrolled cutting in the forward motion. Other hybrid catheter devices enable controlled incisions into an organ wall, such as the duodenum, and held in place by means of an inflatable balloon. A dual-wavelength nail fungus treatment hybrid catheter is also shown.

Dermatophytes which belong to one of the three genera Epidermophyton, Trichophyton and Microsporum are the main cause of fungal infections of skin, hair and nails. Traditional diagnostic procedures consist of microscopy and culture, but due to the slow growth rate of dermatophytes typically two to four weeks are needed before a final diagnosis is obtained. The present invention is a rapid DNA extraction method extracting nucleic acids from fungi (e.g. dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi) which can be performed from directly on hair, nail or skin specimens from humans, from naturally or experimentally infected animals or from cultured fungal colonies for the use in PCR amplification and detection assays. The present invention also includes specific primer sets for detection of any dermatophyte and for species specific detection of Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum by PCR and a kit for diagnosing fungal infections.

A method for treating a fungal infection in an infected nail is disclosed. An embodiment includes placing an optical delivery system designed to deliver a laser beam with light having strongly water-absorbed wavelengths to the infected nail. The diseased nail is irradiated with the laser beam, and the fluence and a duration of the laser irradiation received by the nail are adjusted such that by laser energy absorption in a surface portion of the nail a superficial heating of the nail and heat diffusion from said heated surface portion into the infected nail bed are achieved. The bottom of the nail plate in this embodiment is heated to a treatment temperature needed to inactivate the infecting organism.

Disclosed is a formulation and method for the treatment of fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis) utilizing a topical composition comprising zinc pyrithione, a solubilizer for the zinc pyrithione, a film former, and a volatile solvent. The formulation is preferably in the form of a lacquer. The composition containing the metal pyrithione complex is topically applied to the infected nail preferably as a nail polish or lacquer which may be applied with a dropper, swab or the like to the afflicted nail surface. The treatment can be done at least two times a day, with a course of treatment lasting from several weeks to several months or until a cure is effected or a significant reduction of the infection is achieved.

Compositions and methods for treating or preventing fungal infections of the nail are provided. The topical composition includes the use of chlorine dioxide, chlorite salts, benzoyl peroxide, an alpha hydroxy acid, antifungal and antibiotic agents. Also provided is a heat-generating device for use in treating at least one nail infected with fungus and a toe sock device.

Compositions for the treatment of some orphan diseases and oral mucosal ulcers, many with similarities in terms of their anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities, but also multiple differences in their observed abilities that can be combined to challenge the current, underlying pathophysiology. The orphan diseases of interest are Dupuytren's Contracture, Peyronie's Disease, Scleroderma, Raynaud's (or Renaud's) Phenomenon, chemotherapy/radiation induced oral mucosal ulceration, and aphthous ulcers; and more frequent skin issues of skin damage from cuts, abrasions, and burns; aging skin changes, and toe nail fungus. These can be treated with the disclosed compositions with the proper combination and alteration of ingredients:

The invention discloses an antifungal compound extract, a preparation and a preparation method of the extract. The antifungal compound extract comprises the following components in parts by weight: 1-3 parts of a gallnut extract, 1-3 parts of a fructus cnidii extract, 1-3 parts of a pogostemon cablin extract, 0.5-1.5 parts of a galangal extract, 0.5-1.5 parts of a radix sophorae flavescentis extract, 0.5-1.5 parts of a radix clematidis extract, 0.5-1.5 parts of a fructus kochiae extract and 0-80 parts of an ethanol-water solution. The components of the antifungal compound extract are extractedby adopting a hot reflux extraction method; and ethanol-separated and purified liquid obtained after separation and purification of macroporous adsorption resin has an obvious effect of resisting trichophyton rubrum and tritirachium album and can be used for preventing and treating fungal infection of human skin, hair and nails. Meanwhile, plant extracts are compounded to be prepared into powderygranules, the solubility is increased, the state is good, the medicine curative effect is long, and the medication form is convenient.

A process and composition of a gel that is effective at disinfecting wounds and killing fungal infections such as athletes foot and nail fungus and promoting healing in wounds of the skin has been developed. The invention is produced by a process of gelling hydrogen peroxide with synthetic smectite clay nanoparticles that are free of any heavy metals. Unexpectedly the gel actually promotes healing in wounds of the skin.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus including two containers assembled together in a sleeve, where the first container includes a cosmetic agent, such a nail whitening agent, and the second container includes an antifungal active pharmaceutical ingredient. Also disclosed herein are methods for assembling an apparatus for treatment of nail fungus and a method of treating nail and/or skin fungus.

This new art is medicine that kills (cures) thick ugly toe/finger nail fungus, (or any kind of nail fungus) and the major difference with this medicine, is that this medicine is applied to the external body using a combination of sodium monofluorophosphate, sodium fluoride, and a cream/gum base. After this medicine is applied, the toe/finger nail is covered with a plastic/rubber “toe/finger housing” for 24 hours a day, and any type of nail fungus will be dead in 6 to 10 days. This “toe/finger housing” also works with other medicine.

Systems and methods for a laser-assisted topical treatment of nail fungal infections are provided. The laser-assisted topical treatment includes a laser that is configured to output a beam that penetrates the infected nail and creates a channel therethrough. The laser-assisted topical treatment further includes a treatment agent comprising a vehicle and a drug. The treatment agent is applied to an exterior surface of the infected nail so that the treatment agent may flow into the channel.