Putting the "Nix" on Toenail Fungus

There are literally thousands of products that claim to fight and/or eliminate nail fungus conditions.  If you aren’t a podiatrist or someone very well-informed about this confusing infection, it is very difficult to figure out what kind of treatment would be best for you to use.  There are topical nail fungus solutions, laser treatments and oral medications all taken in a different ways and sold at a different prices.  We decided to create the most complete topical toenail fungus treatment on the market for a variety of reasons.  And these reasons are why we believe that Funginix is the best nail fungus treatment available.

Why Is Funginix A Topical Treatment For Nail Fungus: High quality topical nail fungus treatments are very easy to use and generally have no side effects whatsoever.  When we first developed Funginix, this was a major deciding factor.  Oral medications are often effective as a treatment for fighting toenail fungus infections.  However, there are too many potentially dangerous side effects for us to feel comfortable creating and selling such a product.  Laser treatments have also been effective in some cases but the price is far too high and not within the budget for many nail fungus sufferers.  Our line of thinking led us to creating a highly effective topical toenail fungus treatment that is both easy to use and sold at a reasonable price.

Quality Ingredients: Funginix is the most complete and effective of all topical toenail fungus treatments because of the extensive, high quality list of ingredients.  These ingredients are a proprietary combination of organic elements, proven active ingredients and herbal anti-fungal agents that been used to fight fungus for years.  We have simply come up with a formula and balance of these ingredients that makes for the most effective topical nail fungus treatment.  Our active ingredient, undecyclenic acid, is an FDA-approved anti-fungal and when blended with our unique combination of organics and herbals results in a wonderful topinail fungal treatment that we stand behind 100%.

There are literally thousands of products that claim to fight and/or eliminate nail fungus conditions.  If you aren’t a podiatrist or someone very well-informed about this confusing infection, it is very difficult to figure out what kind of treatment would be best for you to use.  There are topical nail fungus solutions, laser treatments and oral medications all taken in a different ways and sold at a different prices.  We decided to create the most complete topical toenail fungus treatment on the market for a variety of reasons.  And these reasons are why we believe that Funginix is the best nail fungus treatment available.

Why Is Funginix A Topical Treatment For Nail Fungus: High quality topical nail fungus treatments are very easy to use and generally have no side effects whatsoever.  When we first developed Funginix, this was a major deciding factor.  Oral medications are often effective as a treatment for fighting toenail fungus infections.  However, there are too many potentially dangerous side effects for us to feel comfortable creating and selling such a product.  Laser treatments have also been effective in some cases but the price is far too high and not withing the budget for many nail fungus sufferers.  Our line of thinking led us to creating a highly effective topical toenail fungus treatment that is both easy to use and sold at a reasonable price.

Quality Ingredients: Funginix is the most complete and effective of all topical toenail fungus treatments because of the extensive, high quality list of ingredients.  These ingredients are a proprietary combination of organic elements, proven active ingredients and herbal anti-fungal agents that been used to fight fungus for years.  We have simply come up with a formula and balance of these ingredients that makes for the most effective topical nail fungus treatment.  Our active ingredient, undecyclenic acid, is an FDA-approved anti-fungal and when blended with our unique combination of organics and herbals results in a wonderful topinail fungal treatment that we stand behind 100%.

An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails.  A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail.  As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling edges — an unsightly and potentially painful problem.

An infection with nail fungus may be difficult to treat, and infections may recur.  That makes it all the more important to begin treatment with Funginix as soon as you become aware that you indeed have a toenail fungus infection.

You more than likely have a nail fungus infection — also called onychomycosis (on-i-ko-mi-KO-sis) — if one or more of your nails are:

• Thickened
• Brittle, crumbly or ragged
• Distorted in shape
• Dull, with no luster or shine
• A dark color, caused by debris building up under your nail

Infected nails also may separate from the nail bed, a condition called onycholysis.  You may feel pain in your toes or fingertips and detect a slightly foul odor.

Fungi are microscopic organisms that don’t need sunlight to survive.  Some fungi have beneficial uses, while others cause illness and infection.

Nail fungus infections are typically caused by a fungus that belongs to a group of fungi called dermatophytes.  But yeasts and molds also can be responsible for nail fungal infections.

All of these microscopic organisms live in warm, moist environments, including swimming pools and showers.  They can invade your skin through tiny invisible cuts or through a small separation between your nail and nail bed.  They cause problems only if your nails are continually exposed to warmth and moisture — conditions perfect for the growth and spread of fungi.

Infection with nail fungus occurs more in toenails than in fingernails because toenails are often confined in a dark, warm, moist environment inside your shoes — where fungi can thrive.  Another reason may be the diminished blood circulation to the toes as compared with the fingers, which makes it harder for your body’s immune system to detect and eliminate the infection.

Nail fungus is more common among older adults for several reasons, including diminished blood circulation and more years of exposure to fungi.  Also, nails may grow more slowly and thicken with age, making them more susceptible to infection.  Nail fungal infections tend to affect men more often than women, particularly those with a family history of this infection.

Other factors that can increase your risk of developing nail fungus include:

• Perspiring heavily
• Working in a humid or moist environment
• Having the skin condition psoriasis
• Wearing socks and shoes that hinder ventilation and don’t absorb perspiration
• Walking barefoot in damp public places, such as swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms
• Having athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Having a minor skin or nail injury, a damaged nail or another infection
• Having diabetes, circulation problems or a weakened immune system

Please visit us at www.Funginix.com to learn more about our wonderful nail fungus treatment and thank you for reading our blog!

Medical prescription treatments for onychomycosis fall into two main categories: oral and topical.  The decision on which nail fungus treatment is dependent on several factors.  Sometimes, if the fungal infection is heavily entrenched or has been in place for multiple years, an oral agent is the only way to eradicate the infection entirely.  Patient preference factors into the decision, too.  In some cases, a combination of oral and topical treatments is prescribed because this can lead to a more rapid clearance of the infection and full eradication of the onychomycosis.

Because of the potential psychological and physical discomforts, patients must be very cautious when considering oral prescriptions as a toenail fungus treatment.  All oral antimycotic (antifungal) treatments used for onychomycosis have the potential to damage the liver.  In fact, if the patient has any history of liver disease whatsoever, oral prescription treatment for onychomycosis should not be used and will not be prescribed by a physician.  Even without a history of liver disease, it is usually recommended that the treating physician check liver enzymes before starting oral antifungal onychomycosis treatment.  For some treatments, liver function should be checked again after four weeks.  Also, any sign of liver disease such as jaundice (yellow skin or whites of the eyes), dark urine, pale colored stools, upper abdominal pain, fatigue or malaise should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Historically, Griseofulvin was the only oral treatment for onychomycosis.  While it worked reasonably well it was associated with a lot of side effects, especially at moderately high doses.  Griseofulvin also required long treatment courses and the nail fungal infection would often come back once the drug was stopped.  Fortunately there are newer, more effective oral antifungal onychomycosis treatments.  In fact, there are three main prescriptions in use today.

1)  Terbinafine, also known as Lamisil, has become the most popular of the prescription treatments.  Terbinafine is given as a 250 mg pill once a day for six weeks if treating fingernails and twelve weeks if treating toenails.  Pulse therapy has been effective in some cases.  Pulse therapy delivers a higher Lamisil dose but separated by times that no drug is administered. A complete blood count and liver function tests should be performed before treatment is started and after four weeks of therapy.
2)  Itraconazole (Sporanox) is usually administered in pulse dosing. The most common treatment schedule is 200 mg orally, once a day for one week per month over three months.  Itraconazole can interact with a number of other medications so you must tell your doctor about all of your medications, both prescription and over-the-counter.  Liver function tests should be performed before treatment is started and after four weeks of therapy.
3)  Fluconazole (Diflucan) is administered once per week (150 or 300 mg) until the symptoms resolve.  Treatment times may be six to nine months long before results are seen.  This antifungal may interact with several other medications and must be used judiciously.  Fortunately no blood tests are required when using fluconazole (though they may be performed anyway).

Topical prescription onychomycosis treatments are of limited usefulness and are usually combined with oral or surgical treatments. One of the more effective topical prescription products is ciclopirox (Penlac).  This 8% topical solution is applied once a day, usually at night.  While it is safer than oral antimycotics, complete cure was achieved in about 5% of those treated with ciclopirox alone and the cost of this treatment is extremely high.  One of the primary reasons for the creation of Funginix was that there was no truly effective topical treatment available that was drastically overpriced.  Log on to www.Funginix.com and learn more about the best topical solution for nail and toenail fungus infections.

Fungal infections of the nails and toenails are quite common and are caused by microorganisms that make their way into the tiny cracks in our skin, usually around the toenails.  The toenails are most often the site of infection because of the favorable environment the foot provides which is often both dark and damp.  There are several indications or symptoms of nail fungus and if you know what to look for, these symptoms are very easy to spot.

The first symptom you may notice is a small white or yellow spot on the nail in question.  This spot may be very small making it hard to notice so look diligently if you are suspecting a toenail fungus infection.  The small spot on the nail is the beginning indicator of the fungal infection and with time will more than likely grow and progress to a much larger area, sometimes engulfing the entire nail.  Sometimes the lack of any real discomfort and the use of nail polish can allow this minor change to go by unnoticed until the infection is already entrenched.

After awhile, the small yellow spot will gradually become larger and the remaining areas of the toenail that are not discolored may become extremely dull.  It is at this point you may notice a darker center in the yellow coloring on your toenail, or around the edges of your toenail.  This darker brownish black discoloration is not a classic symptom of the condition and often only occurs in severe cases of infection.  A loss of the toenail may occur if this darker coloration occurs in conjunction with separation of the nail and skin.

The thickening and yellowing of the toenail is often referred to as a classic toenail fungus symptom.  Another common symptom is the flaking of the toenail due to brittleness or weakness of the nail.  Sometimes if the fungus is severe enough, it can actually cause parts of your toenail to flake off which disfigures the toenail substantially.

The only definite way to know if you actually have a nail fungus infection while still in the preliminary stages is to seek medical advice.  There are a few steps included in the diagnostic process which usually includes a physical examination of the infected toe, a series of questions, and finally a culture of the infected toe.  Observation of symptoms is a very large part of the diagnostic process and this is due to the fact that fungal infections usually always present with the same set of symptoms.

Treatment with Funginix is best started during the most preliminary of stages.  It is at this point that the infection is not heavily entrenched and can be attacked most easily.  If you have more specific questions about nail fungus or the treatment process with Funginix, please visit us at www.Funginix.com and read the helpful information found all over our website.