Using Canespro
The daily treatment cycle, step by step
The whole treatment is one short routine repeated daily. Once it is habit it takes about five minutes, plus a ten-minute soak.
The daily fungal nail treatment cycle in six steps
A short step-by-step explainer covering the daily routine used with a 40% urea nail treatment set: soaking, drying, applying the ointment to the diseased nail only, covering with a waterproof plaster, waiting 24 hours and scraping away the softened nail.
Summary
Soak, dry, apply a thick layer of ointment to the diseased nail only, cover with a waterproof plaster, leave 24 hours, then soak and scrape away the softened material. Repeat until no discoloured nail remains.
The six steps
Same order, same time, every day.
- 1. Soak the nail in warm water for ten minutes
- 2. Dry the nail and surrounding skin completely
- 3. Apply a thick layer of ointment to the diseased nail only
- 4. Cover with a waterproof plaster and press the edges down
- 5. Leave in place for 24 hours; replace immediately if it lifts
- 6. Remove, soak again, and gently scrape away softened nail
How to tell it is working
Softened diseased nail comes away as pale, waxy material after each soak. The remaining nail should look progressively less discoloured. Photograph weekly in the same light.
If it is not working
Almost always one of: too little ointment, a plaster that keeps lifting, skipped days, or scraping without soaking first. Fix the technique before concluding the treatment has failed.
When to seek medical advice
Stop and get advice if the skin around the nail becomes red, swollen, painful or weeps.
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Medical disclaimer. This article is general information written for a UK audience. It is not medical advice and does not replace assessment by a GP, pharmacist or podiatrist. Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with any product before use.