Background: Problematic toenails caused by various diseases that are infected by various bacteria are discolored or deformed if left unattended for a long time are gradually increasing in modern society. Accordingly, the present study examines the anti-bacterial effects of LCN products, focused on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Trichophyton rubrum, which can appear in problematic toenail symptoms. After the treatment, a significant anti-bacterial effect occurring on problematic toenails when a product containing silver ion (Ag + ) will be analyzed. Methods:The anti-bacterial activity of LCN functional gel products in anti-fungal and/or anti-bacterial potency was confirmed by the paper disk method against two strains (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Trichophyton rubum).Results: From July 2019 to October 2019, 30 men and women in their 20s and 50s who needed to manage problematic toenails in Wonju city, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea, were asked to use LCN products once every two weeks. After 4 months, changes in the managed toenails were observed. Both products showed very good anti-microbial activity against, Trichophyton rubum but a very weak one against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Conclusion:As a result of this study, although there was a difference between individuals, the feet treated with LCN products showed effective anti-bacterial activity against topical anti-bacterial effects.
Problematic nails and toenails are infected by bacteria, and if left untreated for a long time, they become discolored, deformed, or problematic nails due to various diseases. 1 Athlete's foot is considered to be the most negative factor when considering foot health.Most people have made many efforts, such as trying to get rid of athlete's foot, which has symptoms of athlete's foot peeling and hardening. Nonetheless, athlete's foot does not disappear easily, and many modern people are looking for ways to improve it. 2,3 Nail mycosis, in addition to the cosmetological aspects of the nail, can result in functional impairment of the nail and can be transmitted to others, so treatment is needed. [4][5][6] Nowadays, there is a tendency to emphasize appearance, and if there is a deformation in the nail, not only is it impaired the performance of an individual's work, but it also causes a temporary deterioration in the quality of life. 7 The number of problematic nails is increasing due to the increase in the elderly population, the high prevalence of diabetes, the increase in the use of immunosuppressive drugs and anti-biotics, and the increase in exposure to infectious strains. Interest in treatment is increasing as the target level rises and the weight of care increases. 8 However, despite the many developments in therapeutic agents, it shows a problem that it takes a long time to be completely cured, the recurrence rate is high, and it often fails. 9 | ONYCHOMYCOS IS KOH TE S T AND FUNG AL CULTURE TE S TOnychomycosis is a disease in which the nail is invaded by fungi, such as dermatophytes, yeasts, and non-dermatophytes, and is a very common disease that accounts for about 50% of all nail
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