Build strong and healthy nails with Nuvail

Identify the real culprit: Nail Dystrophy

Onychodystrophy:¹

• Can be caused by trauma, disease or excessive hand washing
• Changes the architecture of a healthy nail structure
• Inhibits the proper function of a healthy nail
• Exposes nails to infection
• Gives nails an unsightly appearance

Fill In the Gaps

Debridement:

• Pro: Nail plate is reduced
• Cons: Does not treat the infection and damaged nail may be susceptible to reinfection
• Nuvail serves as a protective sealant for a debrided nail.²

Antifungals:

• Pro: Treat the infection
• Cons: Does not address underlying nail dystrophy
• Nuvail improves the structure, function and overall look of the nail.²

60% of patients treated with Nuvail showed improvement in total visual assessments after 6 months.

A patient’s nail continues to show improvement with no recurrence of infection, even 6 months after treatment.^2,3

Characteristics assessed:

• Color
• Nail involvement
• Onycholysis
• Thickness of nail plate
• Subungual hyperkeratosis

Seal and protect the nail

Nuvail changes the microenvironment of the nail bed, making it inhospitable to fungi. Once applied, Nuvail forms a barrier that is moisture-resistant, yet breathable. By creating an adverse environment for fungal growth, a healthy nail can regrow and prevent/reduce the chance of a future infection.³

Nuvail:

• Penetrates intercellular spaces and nail surface ridges²
• Creates a stable, yet flexible molecular structure within the nail plate²
• Generates mechanical support²
• Protects against harmful effects of moisture²

Nuvail:

• Non hydrosoluble: hydrophobic molecule maintains proper moisture balance²
• Breathable: allows for oxygen transfer to germinal matrix for optimal keratin formation²
• Keeps up a good defense

Has high affinity to keratin structures:³

• Improves overall nail appearance³
• Promotes a more even, uniform nail plate³
• Protects the nail from environmental factors²
• Continues to work after application and does not wash off²

Prescribe First, Prescribe Often

A first-line treatment for all nail dystrophies.

Nuvail is patient friendly:³

• No age restriction²
• No duration restriction²
• Drug-free prescription device³
• Seconds to apply, minutes to dry²
• Can use alone (goes on clear) or under polish²

Additional damaged nail resources:

• Nuvail full prescribing information
• How to apply Nuvail

References:

1. van der Kerkhof P, Pasch MC, Scher RK, Kerscher M, Gieler U, Haneke E and Fleckman P. Brittle nail syndrome: A pathogenesis-based approach with a proposed grading system. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005;53:644-651
2. Nuvail (poly-ureaurethane, 16%) NAIL SOLUTION [Prescribing Information]. Innocutis, Charleston, SC, 29401 USA; June 2012.
3. Nasir A, Goldstein B, van Cleef M and Swick L. Clinical Evaluation of safety and efficacy of a new topical treatment for onychomycosis. J Drugs Dermatolo. 2011; 10(10):1186-1191.