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Quick Facts

One in five

Canadians have or have had a toenail fungus infection.*

Less than 30%

of Canadians believe that a nail fungus infection is contagious.*

Almost 30%

of Canadians believe that nail infections are caused by poor hygiene.*

Nearly 2/3

of Canadians who suffer from toenail fungus are embarrassed about their condition.*

Up to 50%

of nail problems are due to a fungal nail infection.*

12-18 months

is the time required for toenails to re‑grow completely.*

What Dermatologists Say

Dr. Richard Thomas, dermatologist

Dr. Richard Thomas

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Be patient when treating nail fungus. Once the infection progresses beyond a certain point, the treatment will take time to work.”

Dr. Stuart Maddin, dermatologist

Dr. Stuart Maddin

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Don’t neglect your nails. If your nail has changed in appearance without knowing why, have a doctor check it. A fungal infection becomes progressively more challenging to treat with time.”

Dermatologist Dr. Charles Lynde

Dr. Charles Lynde

Markham, ON, Canada

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Patients need to understand that it takes a long time to cure nail fungus. It can take from 6-12 months for the nail to fully grow out and replace the diseased nail.”

Dr. Richard Thomas, dermatologist

Dr. Richard Thomas

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Onychomycosis brings a unique therapeutic challenge—the nail structure makes it difficult to penetrate with topical treatment, but the side effects become a concern with oral treatment.”

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