Curanail Loceryl 5% medicated Nail Lacquer is an anti-mycobacterial POM medication used to treat mild fungal infections in both toenails and fingernails caused by fungi, yeasts and mould. The active ingredient in Curanail is the anti-fungal Amorolfine. Fungal Nail Infection Fungal nail infections in the fingers and toes are common in men and women over the age of 18.
In most cases they are not severe but can be unpleasant, and of course infectious. Common symptoms include weak, brittle nails that are easily broken or irregular discolouration of the nails. Preventing Fungal Nail Infection Fungal nail infections are easily spread.
Feet should be kept clean and dry where possible. Extra caution should be taken when using showers in communal areas. People with diabetes, psoriasis or peripheral arterial disease can be more susceptible to fungal nail infections.
Please consult your GP or physician before using this treatment if you have one of these conditions. About Curanail Curanail works by preventing the fungi from producing ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membranes. By disrupting this process, the cell membranes are subject to leakage.
The fungal cells that rely on the cell membranes for survival are subsequently killed. Infections around the nails caused by fungi, yeasts and moulds can be difficult to get rid of. This is often because nails are tough and can take a long time to grow back as healthy tissue.
Curanail is applied directly onto the infected nail or nails, just like a nail lacquer or varnish, creating an impermeable barrier and allowing the medicine to penetrate slowly through the nail and into the nail bed. Curanail has a very high success rate and is clinically proven to clean up to 85% of fungal fingernail infection cases and 75% of toenail infection cases within six months.