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lactic acid and Nail Fungus

lactic acid has been researched along with Nail Fungus in 3 studies

Lactic Acid: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
2-hydroxypropanoic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is propanoic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Twenty three patients with culture positive onychomycosis were treated topically twice daily for 2-6 month with a solution containing 10 g urea, 15 g lactic acid, 4 g NaOH, 21 g water, and 50 g propylene glycol."7.67Treatment of onychomycosis with a propylene glycol-urea-lactic acid solution. ( Faergemann, J; Swanbeck, G, 1989)
"Onychomycosis is difficult to cure as this requires eradication of the primary infection and protection of new areas of growth from reinfection."6.77Treatment of distal subungual onychomycosis with a topical preparation of urea, propylene glycol and lactic acid: results of a 24-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Emtestam, L; Kaaman, T; Rensfeldt, K, 2012)
"Twenty three patients with culture positive onychomycosis were treated topically twice daily for 2-6 month with a solution containing 10 g urea, 15 g lactic acid, 4 g NaOH, 21 g water, and 50 g propylene glycol."3.67Treatment of onychomycosis with a propylene glycol-urea-lactic acid solution. ( Faergemann, J; Swanbeck, G, 1989)
"Onychomycosis is difficult to cure as this requires eradication of the primary infection and protection of new areas of growth from reinfection."2.77Treatment of distal subungual onychomycosis with a topical preparation of urea, propylene glycol and lactic acid: results of a 24-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Emtestam, L; Kaaman, T; Rensfeldt, K, 2012)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (66.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Angamuthu, M1
Nanjappa, SH1
Raman, V1
Jo, S1
Cegu, P1
Murthy, SN1
Emtestam, L1
Kaaman, T1
Rensfeldt, K1
Faergemann, J1
Swanbeck, G1

Trials

1 trial available for lactic acid and Nail Fungus

ArticleYear
Treatment of distal subungual onychomycosis with a topical preparation of urea, propylene glycol and lactic acid: results of a 24-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Mycoses, 2012, Volume: 55, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antifungal Agents; Double-Blind Method; Dru

2012

Other Studies

2 other studies available for lactic acid and Nail Fungus

ArticleYear
Controlled-release injectable containing terbinafine/PLGA microspheres for onychomycosis treatment.
    Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 2014, Volume: 103, Issue:4

    Topics: Antifungal Agents; Delayed-Action Preparations; Foot Dermatoses; Humans; Injections; Lactic Acid; Mi

2014
Treatment of onychomycosis with a propylene glycol-urea-lactic acid solution.
    Mycoses, 1989, Volume: 32, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Candida albicans; Female; Humans; Lactates; Lactic Acid; Male;

1989