Patent ID: 8979820
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: A45D,A61B,A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method of treating onychomycosis and improving nail appearance for persons suffering onychomycosis, comprising the steps of: (a) treating skin proximate the affected nails for fungal infection with a topical antifungal composition to ensure that no skin fungal infection exists prior to commencing treatment with the boric acid solution; (b) providing a soaking tray having a fluid reservoir and an angled footrest; (c) preparing an aqueous solution containing between 0.3% and 28% (3 g/L or 0.049 mole/L and 280 g/L or 4.53 mole/L) boric acid and between 0.1% and 11% (1 g/L or 0.0066 mole/L and 110 g/L or 0.072 mole/L) camphor; (d) pouring the boric acid and camphor containing solution into the soaking tray; (e) trimming, filing, and thinning the affected nails during the treatment period; and (f) soaking the affected nails for a period of time between a few seconds up to 30 minutes at least once per day every day until the infected portion of the nail grows out to the end of the nail and is replaced by a normal appearing nail.