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OwnerGarry Sherman, Bernard Covalesky +1inventors
InventorsGarry Sherman, Bernard Covalesky, Scott Karolchyk
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There is disclosed a method and protocol for the treatment of various infections of the nail matrix and nail plate. The technique uses iontophoresis. Using iontophoresis, one specifically applies an electrode which overlies the skin of the nail matrix and nail plate itself. The method uses various disease specific chemicals that are normally used to treat, cure and provide prophylaxis to various infective micro-organisms, which include fungal, yeast, mold and other antimicrobial agents. The chemicals and medications are prepared in the form of an ionized solution. The ionized solution is used to saturate a conductive pad. The conductive pad, as indicated, is placed over the infected nail area, including the nail matrix and forms a first electrode. A second electrode is placed in close proximity on another part of the patient's body to cause a generator which is connected to both electrodes to generate a current of a relatively small value. The current causes the medication to be transported into the nail matrix. The invention can achieve markedly better cure rates than present methods of orally administrating the drugs without any adverse systemic side effects.
A method for the treatment of infections of the nail matrix and nail plate of a mammal, comprising the steps of:
An apparatus for the treatment of infections of the nail matrix and nail plate of a mammal comprising:
A method for the treatment of various infections of the nail matrix and nail plate of mammals comprising the steps of:
A method for the treatment of various infections of the nail matrix and nail plate of a mammal, comprising the steps of:
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