Abstract: Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort.

Abstract: Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort.

Abstract: Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort.

Abstract: Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort.

Abstract: Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort.

Abstract: Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort.

Abstract: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions. The present invention treats onychomycosis by applying an antifungal composition to the nail bed directly using a solid, semi-solid, or flowable carrier. The carrier can be in the form of a semi-solid into which the user digs and scrapes the nail, a solid carrier can be inserted directly under the nail in contact with the nail bed, or a flowable composition can be injected in contact with the nail bed.

Abstract: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions. The present invention treats onychomycosis by applying an antifungal composition to the nail bed directly using a solid, semi-solid, or flowable carrier. The carrier can be in the form of a semi-solid into which the user digs and scrapes the nail, a solid carrier can be inserted directly under the nail in contact with the nail bed, or a flowable composition can be injected in contact with the nail bed.

Abstract: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions. The present invention treats onychomycosis by applying an antifungal composition to the nail bed directly using a solid, semi-solid, or flowable carrier. The carrier can be in the form of a semi-solid into which the user digs and scrapes the nail, a solid carrier can be inserted directly under the nail in contact with the nail bed, or a flowable composition can be injected in contact with the nail bed.

Abstract: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions. The present invention treats onychomycosis by applying an antifungal composition to the nail bed directly using a solid, semi-solid, or flowable carrier. The carrier can be in the form of a semi-solid into which the user digs and scrapes the nail, a solid carrier can be inserted directly under the nail in contact with the nail bed, or a flowable composition can be injected in contact with the nail bed.

Abstract: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions.

Abstract: Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin and often results in a discoloration or dyspigmentation of the infected skin. The present invention provides as a combination therapy an antifungal for treating the fungal infection and a retinoid for correcting the skin pigmentation. Preferred antifungal agents are those which are also CYP-26 inhibitors, which delay the natural enzymatic breakdown of retinoids in the skin. Alternatively, a non-CYP-26 inhibiting antifungal can be used in combination with a retinoid, with a CYP-26 inhibitor (antifungal or not) optionally added.

Abstract: This application discloses a process for producing cutaneous vasodilation which comprises the topical administration to an individual with a vasospastic or ischemic condition of an effective dosage of a prostaglandin vasodilator of the natural or synthetic prostaglandin analogs of the PGE, PGA, or PGF.sub..beta. types.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions useful as vasodilators whose activity may be restricted to the site of application by control of the dose applied which comprises a prostaglandin selected from the group consisting of the natural and synthetic analogs of the PGE, PGA and PGE.sub..beta. types in a pharmaceutical carrier. The compositions are applied topically and by local injection to increase peripheral circulation, or to treat peripheral vascular disorders of the arteriospastic and occlusive types. The prostaglandins and pharmaceutical compositions containing them disclosed herein are also administered topically and by local injection to lower the systemic blood pressure of man and warm blooded animals. Systemic action is obtained by the use of an effective dosage greater than that used to induce localized action at the site of application.