TEHRAN (ANA)- Specialists of an Iranian knowledge-based company succeeded in producing a polymeric micromedicine for the treatment of a type of nail fungus.
“This drug is a formulation containing amorolfine in which amorolfine is placed in a type of polymer that is released slowly on the nail,” said Arsalan Pashapour, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“Amorolfine is used to treat onychomycosis, a type of fungal infection of the toes and fingers,” he explained.
Noting that most of the products available in the market are in the form of solutions which are quickly removed and lose their effectiveness, Pashapour said, “But this drug is placed on the nail in the form of varnish and slowly releases the drug after drying.”
“This drug, which will be sold under the brand name Amoronic, enjoys a high adhesion on the nail and is colorless,” he said, adding that sometimes in diabetic patients the shape of the nail changes which is caused by a fungal infection, and this drug can help these patients to minimize the risk of infection and provide faster treatment for them.
Nail fungus is a common infection of the nail. It begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, the nail may discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. Nail fungus can affect several nails.
If your condition is mild and not bothering you, you may not need treatment. If your nail fungus is painful and has caused thickened nails, self-care steps and medications may help. But even if treatment is successful, nail fungus often comes back.
Nail fungus is also called onychomycosis. When fungus infects the areas between your toes and the skin of your feet, it's called athlete's foot (tinea pedis).
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Source: ANA