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Nail Therapy 187 For many years, Podiatrists worldwide have been challenged with the common problem of Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). Traditional methods of treatment are ineffective because the active ingredients usually cannot penetrate to the whole of the infection. For the patient, this means months or years of unsightly and sometimes uncomfortable nails. Finally, there is a simple solution to this complex problem... Clearanail is an innovative, brand-new concept, which has been developed using the latest technological advances. It is an exciting new device based upon Controlled Micro Penetration (CMP) and which empowers podiatrists to make micro pathways through the nail plate - without penetrating the nail bed. This creates deeper access into the areas of infection rather than just the surface of the nail, for the subsequent application of a topical treatment solution. This in turn leads to clearing of the infection in a shorter time. Podiatrists can offer this revolutionary treatment as a new service to their patients, which guarantees visible results within two weeks (if topical treatment is applies as directed). What is CMP? Clearanail uses Controlled Micro Penetration (CMP), which is a patented technology. This ensures that the micro-cutter only removes nail plate tissue and will not cause damage to the nail bed beneath. ■ Simple to use, fully-automated and fail-safe system ■ No injury to soft tissue. Only the nail plate is penetrated ■ Can produce a large matrix of holes for access to the whole nail bed ■ Minimal dust - no extraction required ■ Produces very precise holes 0.4mm in diameter ■ Takes less than 5 seconds to produce each hole ■ Extremely portable system ■ A safe and simple way to collect subungual cultures for biopsy ■ Single use component to prevent cross-infection - 'one purchase for each patient' ■ Can also be used for releasing subungual haematoma A simple solution to a complex problem NEW for 2015 Clearanail Continued on next page...

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