Once nails are fungus-free, periodic use of Nonyx Gel is recommended to prevent reinfection, as the cuticle margin entryways used by dermatophytes are still present. Men are more likely to have nail fungus than women. In most cases, nail fungus is contracted through a damage cuticle margin. If cuticles are healthy and uninjured, the dermatophytes rarely invade. Women using acrylic nails are beginning to show increasing rates of nail fungus.
Psoriatic nails appear similar to fungal nails.
Nonyx Gel can also treat psoriatic nails. Older people and those with immune deficiencies or diabetes may have more advanced cases and are not able to take a prescription systemic due to their health risks. Treatment options and reimbursement Oral prescription antifungals include terbinafine and itraconazole. The gel is applied to the nail surface and under the tip twice daily, particularly after bathing. A waterproof bandage strip can be used to cover the nail after applying the gel to keep it moist longer and prevent rub-off.