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98 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2016##### HEALTH}Those suffering from toenail fungus can now enjoy clear nail plateswith the FDA-approved Lunula Laser, a low-level laser from theErchonia Corporation. The Lunula device applies a laser to the areainfected by onychomycosis, killing the fungus and increasing theamount of clear nail. In the clinical trial, 67 % of patients met thesuccess criteria of three millimeters of clear nail growth. By sixmonths after the initial treatment, these patients averaged morethan five millimeters of new growth.“Lunula is the future of treating onychomycosis,” says Dr. KerryZang, founder of the Arizona Institute of Footcare. “The resultsseen in the clinical trial are spectacular and we are eager to provideAmericans with the opportunity to treat nail fungus with an effectiveproduct.”Previously, treatment for nail fungus included prescription oralantifungal medication, which increased potential for liver toxicityissues, or else called for often ineffective, over-the-counter topicalcreams.“Nail fungus is a big problem and the toxicity of the available drugsis almost as bad,” says Dr. Robert Sullivan. “Lunula gives doctors aviable treatment option: no blood tests, no pain, and no mess.” Formore information, visit http://www.lunula.comNew Laser Treatment for Nail FungusBEFORE``````AFTER