July 24, 2007
Sporanox As A Nail Fungus Remedy
Sporanox capsules are a very powerful anti fungal medicine and a popular treatment for fungal nail infection.
Sporanox tablets contain itraconazole, the active ingredient or substance that combats the fungi. Itraconazole acts as a defense mechanism againt the fungus. Ergosterol, the substance responsible for fungal cell reproduction is halted and eventually unable to thrive and thread.
Sporanox serves a fungal treatment for many ailments, not just nail fungus:
Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
Thrush, Oral (Oropharyngeal Candidiasis)
Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)
Vaginal Thrush (Vulvovaginal Candidiasis)
Depending on the severity of the fungal condition itraconazole can be administered by mouth or by introvenus drip. For the main though oral capsule form is the norm.
The recommended intake should always be just after a meals and always swallowed and never chewed.
Sporanox does not come without side effects. Here are some possible effects that the treatment could be responsible for.
# Unsual bowel movement, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea
# May cuase a rash or alergic skin reaction
# Alteration in results of liver function tests
# Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
# Liver failure
# Headache and nausea
# A feeling of dizzyness
# Disorder of the peripheral nerves causing weakness and numbness (peripheral neuropathy)
# In rare cases heart failure
# Low blood potassium level (hypokalaemia)
# Alteration of the menstrual cycle
# Hair loss (alopecia)
# Fluid on the lungs (pulmonary oedema)
Sporanox is a powerful anti fungal treatment but the possible treatment effects by far outweigh the positives.
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July 24, 2007
Can Nail Fungus Be “Caught”
The short answer is yes, nail fungus is contagious. Nail fungus can spread from toe to toe, from toe to finger - and spread from person to person.
The organisms live where conditions are moist and damp and so one person can transfer the fungal infection to another if they share a shower cubicle or share footwear for example.
If you think you may have the fungal condition it is your responsiblility to seek treatment.
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June 26, 2007
Leucatin Homeopathic Remedy is billed as a home remedy treatment but produced by a pharamaceutical company. So this anti fungal cure sits in middle between the “nuclear powered kill everything in its path” Lamisil corporate giant and the “it works but I smell like fish and chip shop” vinegar home remedy.
Leucatin is completely natural and tackles the fungus by ingestion and penetration. Or by capsule form and spray (you get both) would have been a better explanation.
The manufacturers give a 100% money back refund - that lasts for one whole year which is quite possibly the longest in the industry. So far though I have yet find any real figures that indicate how many have asked for a refund and if any refunds have been successful.
The cost is around $69 (£30) and can be bought and shipped almost worldwide, this does seem good value.
So far there does not appear to be any side effects of note. The obvious disclaimer that you should not take Leucatin with any other medication is standard industry practise.
Does Leucatin Work
It does appear to - if used as per recommendation the brittleness of the finger and toenails should start to soften after around a fortnight allowing a healthier nail to grow through.
As it stands at the moment I would recommend this product
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March 22, 2007
Having healthy and beautiful hands and nails is not that difficult especially if you know these simple do and don’t tips:
Do’s
# Wear rubber gloves lined with cotton when your hands are in contact with harsh soaps, detergents or chemicals;
# Wear gloves when doing work that might damage the hands or nails, such as gardening or shovelling snow;
# After washing your hands, pat dry and, while moist, use a moisturizer on the hands, cuticles and nails.Chemically enhanced moisturizers that contain urea of lactic acid are even more efficient in binding water to the skin (Uremol, Calmurid, Lachydrin, Lacticare); If your hands must be in and out of water frequently apply a silicone or a similarly based protectant film that sheds water over the hands and nails (Prevex, Atrixo, Barriere Cream); If nails darken despite good cleansing habits, a drop of lemon oil massaged twice weekly into the nail plate may work but must not be overdone or irritation of the surrounding skin and drying of the nail plate may occur;
# Nail polish protects the nail from stains, physical trauma, and acts as a barrier to chemicals. Use it but don`t overuse it or it may stain and dry nails, particularly if nail polish hardeners are used frequently. A base coat will allow your polish to last longer; If your nails are dry, soak them for 10 minutes twice daily in warm water, pat dry and immediately apply one of the chemically enhanced moisturizers that contain urea, lactic acid or glycerin oil;
# Sculpt and shape your nails by filling in one direction with a very fine file. Avoid vigorous up and down or back and forth motions which may tear apart the various layers of the nails. Avoid sharp angles. Attend to small cracks, snags and breaks immediately; Treat yourself to a weekly manicure if possible; it is relaxing and keeps the nails healthy looking and attractive. Do not forget your toenails;
# As they age, the nails thicken, grow more slowly, repair poorly and are susceptible to various skin diseases. Watch for changes and see your dermatologist early enough to treat problems.
Do Not’s
# Avoid digging blindly into a drawer or purse where a sharp object may crack or break the nail or harm the delicate skin around the nail;
# Avoid using the nals to do pick-up tasks. Use the soft ends of the fingers rather that the fragile nail. they will soon chip and break if used this way;
# Avoid gluing on false or molded nails; allergic and painful reactions may occur. “Mending paper” or tea-bag paper can be used to bridge large cracks;
# Do not reapply nail hardener or polish more often than necessary; these agents can discolor nails and make them brittle if overused. Try to repair your manicure rather than replace it. Avoid chipping and peeling off nail polish;
# Do not bother adding gelatin and calcium supplements to an otherwise well-balanced diet. They have no know positive effects on the nails despite certain claims;
# Do not use too much polish remover. Apply moisturizer after using nail polish remover in order minimize the irritating and drying cation of the acetone;
# Do not grow excessively long nails; they are too prone to breakage; Wrapping nails is laborious and is difficult to do without help. Avoid this technique unless your nails are particularly prone to breaking;
# Do not push back your cuticles too vigorously or you will harm the growing moon of the nail.Push them back only when the skin around the nails is warms and wet and therefore softer and easier to manipulate;
# Avoid applying sharp instruments under the nails. They might break the nail to skin bond;
# Do not ignore nails that separate from beds (it may be due to iron or thyroid deficiency), nails that thicken (it may be fungus infection) or pit (it may be psoriasis. See your doctor. The nail and skin reflect internal well being or disturbance.
# OH….and no biting.
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