Methods for the treatment of nail fungus and other microbial and mycotic conditions and compositions useful therefor
OwnerMark H. Bogartinventor
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for treatment of pathological conditions of the nail, said method comprising topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a composition comprising an optionally substituted lower alcohol and an optionally substituted lower carboxylic acid. Invention methods effectively treat bacterial or fungal infections of the nail by utilizing a low viscosity composition having the ability to penetrate through and underneath the nail plate, thereby attacking the infection at its source.
Claims14
A method for treatment of a pathological condition of the nail, said method comprising topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of methanol and about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of carboxylic acid having 1-5 carbons.
A method for treatment of fungal infection of the nail, said method comprising topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of an alcohol having 1-4 carbons and about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of carboxylic acid having 1-5 carbons.
A method for the treatment of onychomycosis, said method comprising topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of about 75 wt % methanol and about 25 wt % acetic acid.
A method for treatment of a pathological condition of the nail, said method comprising topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a composition consisting of about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of methanol and about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of carboxylic acid having 1-5 carbons.
A method for treatment of fungal infection of the nail, said method comprising topically applying to the affected area an effective amount of a composition consisting of about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of an alcohol having 1-4 carbons and about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of carboxylic acid having 1-5 carbons.
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