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.
A method for treating or preventing one of a fungal infection of a nail and a condition of a skin surface excluding an oral cavity. The method includes the step of applying a composition to one of a nail surface adjacent to the infection of the nail and the skin surface having the condition. The composition comprises a plant-based bioactive and between about 0.2% to about 3.0% by weight of a metal chlorite salt. The composition does not contain a therapeutically effective amount of chlorine dioxide.
A method for treating or preventing one of a fungal infection of a nail and a condition of a skin surface excluding an oral cavity. The method includes the step of applying a composition to one of a nail surface adjacent to the infection of the nail and the skin surface having the condition. The composition comprises a plant-based bioactive and between about 0.2% to about 3.0% by weight of a metal chlorite salt. The composition does not contain a therapeutically effective amount of chlorine dioxide.
A method for delivering an antifungal agent to a nail surface or a surface of a body excluding an oral cavity includes the step of adding the antifungal agent and a penetration enhancer containing composition sequentially or simultaneously to the nail surface or the surface of the body to form a further composition. Penetration through the nail or the surface of the body of the antifungal agent is enhanced by the penetration enhancer, and the penetration enhancer is a metal chlorite salt.
A method for treating fungal infections using a metal salt of chlorite alone or in combination with a conventional antifungal agent is disclosed. Treatment is either topical or systemic.
Compositions For Improving The Appearance And/Or Treating Fungal Infections Of Nails, Mucus Membranes And The Integument
Fungal infections and other disease conditions of the integument can be effectively treated with compositions containing ozonizable oils, plant extract oils and antimicrobials, when used in conjunction with solutions containing sodium chlorite. The compositions are particularly useful for treatment of resistant fungal infections.