Question:
What purpose does the Milky Base coat serve?
Answer:
The Milky Base Coat serves two purposes. One is to give the fungal nail an extra layer of antifungal medication, the second is to help protect the nail from absorbing the color of the nail polish and prevent bleeding of that color into your nail.
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Question:
What is the shelf life of the polish?
Answer:
Like any other polish if you keep the cap closed tightly it should last at least six months or longer. However we find that most people who use this product love it so much they use it up before then!
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Question:
Can the milky base nail polish be used alone?
Answer:
Yes it can. It will dry somewhat milky but with a flat finish.
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Question:
I want to order the Romance Red but do not see it in your drop down menu. Has this been discontinued?
Answer:
The Romance Red is now called Sweet Lips.
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Question:
Do you have natural nail polish remover?
Answer:
At this time, no we do not carry natural nail polish remover for this product.
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Question:
Is it safe to breastfeed while using this nail polish?
Answer:
Yes it is. Tea Tree Oil is 100% natural.
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Question:
My favorite color is the Pretty Pink. What happened to it?
Anwer:
The manufacturer discontinued the color and we don't know why because it was one of the most popular colors. However we hear from them that they are coming out with a similar color only PRETTIER. We can't wait to see it!!!
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Question:
I received my Just For Toenails polish and there was no label on the bottle. Is this normal?
Answer:
Occasionally the manufacturerer sends us a shipment without the labels. It does not mean the product is defective. Just a glitch in the production line that wasn't caught. So now worries, the product is still the same with the label as without!! Sorry for the confusion and inconvenience.
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Question:
I have fungus on my two big toe nails and the end toe nails of each foot. Do I purchase and use separate nail polish bottles for the infected areas and non-infected areas? Should I be using an antifungal cream to the area before applying the nail polish. Do I remove the nail polish weekly to allow the toes to breathe? What cream do you recommend to use along with the medicated nail polish?
Answer:
Thanks for your question about toe nail fungus. First, there is no need to use separate nail polish on the infected nails vs. the healthy nails. The Just For Toe Nails Polish has antifungal and antibacterial ingredients in it so that it will not carry the fungus back and forth from the infected nails to the healthy nails. Second, it is always a good idea to remove any polish on a regular basis to let your nails breathe. Even though our polish is not a hard lacquer, it still covers the nail and would prevent any antifungal cream to penetrate into the nail. So, your idea of removing the polish weekly is a great idea. Third, you can continue to apply an antifungal cream to the base, edges, and underneath the tip of your nail even while your polish is on, allowing the antifungal cream to penetrate into the exposed nail as it grows out. We carry 2 types of antifungal treatment, both of which are effective over a long period of time: Tineacide Antifungal Cream and Clearzal Fungal Nail Care System.
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Question:
Can I still apply antifungal cream while I am wearing this nail polish? Is it effective if I apply the tea tree oil around the cuticiles?
Answer:
Nail fungus is a long term problem for many folks. You certainly can apply your antifungal cream to the cuticle area while you are wearing polish, as that will give the new nail growth a healthy environment to grow in. It is best to apply it to the entire nail, but it is still a good idea to apply it around the cuticle and underneath the tip of the nail when you are wearing polish.
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Question:
I am currently using an antifungal cream for black toe nails. They are getting better, but the dermatologist said the cream would not work with nail polish. Does your polish kill fungus or just prevent? I want to be able to wear sandles this summer which will require painting over those dark nails. I only want to do that with a polish which will help continue to lighten the nail.
Answer:
All of the topical products are called fungi-static, meaning that they inhibit the growth of fungus but don't kill the fungus. Fungicidal products are available but need to be taken orally.
The way that all topical antifungal work is that they inhibit the growth of fungus. Therefore, the growth is slowed. That allows the nail to grow at a rate that is faster than the growth of the fungus. Over time, the nail wins by growing out free of fungus. But that means that the topical antifungal needs to be used for the entire time that the nail grows out and that the fungus is visible.
Your dermatologist is correct and I would choose either the Rx cream or use Just For Toenails. The lacquer in Just For Toenails would block the ability of the topical cream to penetrate the nail. But for special occasions, using Just For Toenails you can have the best of both worlds; enjoy nail polish while it treats the nail.
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My toenails were permanantly removed due to a fungus I received in the service. Is there anything I can do (artificial nails, nail polish, ??) so that I may wear sandals without answering qyestions?
Answer:
Most of the time, the area where the nail used to be is a hardened skin that has the shape of a nail. You can easily apply Just For Toenails to this area to make it look more natural. Acrylic nails can also be adhered directly to the skin. It might be worth your while to make and appointment and talk to a nail tech about it. We've heard reports that some nail tech are reluctant to use glue directly on the skin, but others have had good success with doing so.
Question:
Does this stuff really work?
Answer:
It does. But you have to remember to be compliant and use it regularly. The fungus doesn't take a day off, neither can you if you're committed to clearing the nails. We've found the most success in treating fungal nails is to use a combination of Just For Toenails for when you're going to be out in public but then also use a different antifungal directly on the nail on a twice daily basis. ClearZal or Tineacide work really well. The success seems to come from the fact that using multiple antifungals is a bit more successful. Seems like you just have to change it up every so often to beat the fungus.
Question:
Is this product like Penlac? My doctor had me use that for a while but it just got to be too expensive.
Answer:
Similar delivery vehicle (a lacquer) but different active ingredient. Penlac contains 8% Ciclopirox while Just For Toenails contains tea tree oil (among other agents). I think the big difference is price. An Rx for penlac can run over $75.
Question:
I lost my health insurance and can't really afford to go to the doctor for this. How do I know if I have fungus. My nail is kind of turning yellow, but how do I know for sure?
Answer:
Check out our knowledge base article on fungal nail infections. The only way you'll know for certain is to have the nail cultured. But if your individual symptoms seem to match those found on the page link above, I don't think you'd be foolish to start with a topical antifungal. Many doctors will make their diagnosis of onychomycosis based upon how their patients respond to treatment without getting a culture. A simple way to say it is that it can't hurt to try it.
Question:
I have a thumb nail with fungus that gets worse when I use nail polish can I use this product on my finger nail.
Answer:
Absolutely! It is meant to be used on both toe and finger nails. It is also advisable to put a layer of the clear polish on underneath either the red or mauve.
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What kind of nail polish remover should I use when using Just For Toenails?
Answer:
Any nail polish remover will work.
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I'm not sure I understand how this works - I want to wear sandals this summer and have been slowly eradicating fungus my big toenail got last summer by using tea tree oil - it seems to be growing out but has a long way to go. Do I use this in lieu of the tea tree oil? I've been applying the tea tree oil twice a day, morning and night. Would I put this polish on and discontinue the tea tree oil? Would I have to paint my nail every day?
Answer:
The active ingredient in Just For Toenails is tea tree oil but it is mixed with a lacquer. Although a lacquer is required for the polish to adhere to the nail, the lacquer can work to promote fungal infections in two ways. First, the lacquer will prevent the nail form breathing and will trap moisture in the nail. Second, first coat of lacquer will inhibit the penetration of the second coat, preventing the tea tree oil from working directly on the nail. It's best to use Just For Toenails in conjunction with an antifungal, as you have been doing. Keeping the nail open to the air as often as possible will help to slow growth of nail fungus. Also, mixing the type of topical antifungal that you use will be more effective than using a single medication. I'd recommend the use of ClearZal Nail Care or Tineacide between applications of Just For Toenails.
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Can you use this product on fingernails?
Answer:
Absolutely! The nail polish is designed to be used on either toe or finger nails.
Question:
Got a bit of red polish on Penlac brush. Does this make the product less effective? It has not expired on the bottle although I have not used it in a while. Thank you!
Answer:
I cannot say whether the ingredients in our nail polish react with the synthetic antifungal agents in Penlac, but since our active ingredient is natural tea tree oil, it would most likely not affect the Penlac.
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