Applications

Fungal Skin, Foot & Nail Care

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION is used for external care of skin and nails affected by fungal changes.

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION

Solution for skin and wound care

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How to use

MOLISAN protocol for skin and feet

Recommended MOLISAN external-care protocol:

  • wash the affected area and dry it thoroughly;
  • apply a four-layer dressing soaked with MOLISAN;
  • re-wet it about every 10–15 minutes so it does not dry;
  • repeat the procedure 6–8 times daily during the first 5–6 days.

If the nails are affected

  • soften the nail in warm water and carefully trim/clean the accessible damaged portion;
  • use warm MOLISAN at approximately 40–42 °C;
  • maintain contact for about 30–35 minutes as a bath or warm wet application.

Standard medical treatment for confirmed onychomycosis may include topical or oral antifungal medicines. Treatment can take many months, and a new healthy nail must gradually grow out.

About this application

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION is used in external care programs for affected skin and nails. This page separates skin/foot care, fungal nail disease, hygiene and situations in which the diagnosis should be clarified.

MOLISAN — SKIN & WOUND CARE SOLUTION

Possible signs

  • itching, scaling and redness;
  • cracking or maceration between the toes;
  • ring-shaped or gradually spreading scaly patches;
  • thickened, discoloured, brittle or crumbly nails;
  • separation of the nail plate from the nail bed.

Nail colour or shape alone does not prove a fungal infection.

Skin and nails are different

  • Many superficial skin dermatophyte infections are treated with topical antifungal medicines for weeks.
  • Scalp ringworm usually needs systemic antifungal treatment.
  • Nail disease should be confirmed when prolonged treatment is being considered.
  • Fungal nail treatment takes much longer; healthy nail growth from the base is the practical sign of recovery.

Footwear and hygiene

  • keep feet clean and dry, especially between the toes;
  • change socks daily and after heavy sweating;
  • allow footwear to dry before reuse;
  • do not share towels, shoes or nail tools;
  • use individual footwear in public showers and changing rooms;
  • treat athlete's foot promptly to reduce spread to the nails.

What to avoid

  • do not use steroid cream on a rash that could be ringworm without clarifying the cause;
  • do not stop prescribed antifungal treatment as soon as symptoms start to improve;
  • do not cut deeply into the nail or injure the nail bed;
  • do not assume every itchy/scaly rash is fungal.

When to seek assessment

  • the nail is abnormal and fungal infection has not been confirmed;
  • the problem spreads despite care;
  • several nails or much of a nail are affected;
  • there is significant pain, swelling, pus or bacterial-infection signs;
  • the scalp is affected;
  • the person has diabetes, impaired foot circulation or weakened immunity.

Fungus, psoriasis and eczema are not the same

Fungal infections are caused by fungi and can spread. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory immune-mediated condition, and eczema is a group of inflammatory skin conditions. They can look similar but require different treatment approaches.

PSORIASIS & ECZEMA

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