No, LUME' ® will not cause Fungus problems. Fungus is caused primarily by trapped moisture. It is recommended that you wash and dry your hands thoroughly prior to application. Also, Sanitize, Sanitize, Sanitize. You will find this noted through out your application booklet. The sanitizer will aid in drying any moisture on the nail bed. Soon we'll have detailed information on how to treat fungus at our Tips for Techs page for more information on Fungus.

The LUME' ® Natural Nail system is very simple to use. It was designed to be easy enough for anyone to use. Therefore making it possible for individuals to use within their own home without professional training. The product and system process has been so successful that many salons carry and use the LUME' ® Natural Nail System.

Acrylics penetrate 1/3 of the nail bed and weaken the natural nail. Along with the extensive damage caused by penetration to the nail, acrylic chemicals and solvents are very harsh. The LUME' Nail ICE ® Gel products are designed to be a nail strengthener and hardener. The same process dentists use to bond teeth. It's safe enough to put in your mouth, it's certainly safe enough for your nails. Take note, this product is used both by men and women to aid in strengthening brittle nails.

Please see the answer in the previous question. This applies to this question as well. Glues and wraps are also detrimental to the outcome individuals are looking for in this type of product and that is to have strong, healthy nails.

The answer is NO. Integrate is the operative word here. The LUME' ® Natural Nail System is just that, a System. The gel coupled with the lamp and solutions are an integrated process for maximum results. To use any other products with the LUME' ® system will not quarantee success.

The LUME' ® lamp is patented for it's unique bonding abilities. It's even bonding is done by microwatts per centimeter reading of 2,500 in the corner and 2,700 in the center. Where as Salon brands vary from 1,000 in the corners to 2,700 in the center. So no matter where you fingers are on the lamp shelf, you attain an even bond.

You've just treated yourself to a lovely manicure. Treat your nails like jewels not tools. Instead of using your finger nail to open a pop can, grab a butter knife or car key.

A fungus problem usually starts with an injury or harsh chemicals under the nail plate at the free edge, creating a pocket in which the fungus can develop. It grows through the nail, turning black/green when reaching the top. Filing will not kill it, This type of problem must be looked at by a doctor. Yeast is perhaps the most common. The free edge pulls away from the plate, and if not checked can continue to the matrix area. Mold can happen anywhere moisture collects.

A fungus is a living organism that thrives in dark, damp environments. Fungal infections are very common in nails on both fingers and toes, but toenails are more likely to be affected by the fungus since it is attracted to dark and damp environments more typical of the foot than the hand. Affected nails have a yellowish or brownish discoloration and may thicken or become brittle over time.

Fungus is actually fairly uncommon. Even doctors cannot be sure just by looking whether someone has it until they grow a culture, and this process can sometimes take weeks.

Yes. Years ago, the standard treatment for toenail fungus was a topical antifungal agent. Unfortunately, poor results were obtained. Now, there are oral medications that are available to rid the fungus from within the body. Additionally, there are surgical procedures that can be performed in the office to permanently remove part or all of a fungal nail.

To reduce the damage that fungus possibly causes, we recommend that you follow essential horticultural practices in caring for your lawn. Aerate the yard at least once a year to reduce soil compaction. Mow regularly with a sharp blade to reduce thatch build up and minimizes injury to the individual plants. Water early in the day, preferably before noon , when the temperature and wind are at their lowest and follow our general guidelines for watering.

DiffusiMAX is Pluronic Lecithin Organogel or PLO gel. It is an organic base that is used as a vehicle for the absorption of medications through the skin. DiffusiMAX kits and DiffusiMAX premixed gel do not contain active ingredients; medications are added by a pharmacist. The medications most commonly used in DiffusiMAX are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, a wide variety of agents are increasingly being compounded in DiffusiMAX including antiemetics and hormones.

A fungus is a microorganism derived from the plant family; it is a relative of the mushroom. Fungal infections differ from bacterial and viral infections that can affect the nails in that fungal infections are chronic, not tender, slow-growing, and localized. Bacterial and viral infections, on the other hand, are acute, tender, grow rapidly, and are blood borne, meaning they can affect more than one part of the body. A true fungal infection of the nail is called onychomycosis.

The artillery fungus is a white-rotting, wood-decay fungus that likes to live on moist landscape mulch. It is in the genus Sphaerobolus (Greek for “sphere thrower”) and is very common across the USA, especially in the East, as well as many other parts of the world. The most common species in Pennsylvania seems to be S. iowensis (contrary to previous reports – including our own).

Fungus on the nails usually presents as a darkening yellow, sometimes blackish and opaque discoloration of the nail. It can also present as white splotches on the nail. As the fungus progresses, the nail can get thicker and brittle.

No drug product is "perfectly" safe. Every single drug that affects the body will have some side effects. For every drug the FDA approves, the benefits are balanced against its risks. In addition, the FDA makes sure the labeling (package insert) outlines the benefits and risks reported in the tested population and is updated, as new information becomes available.

It is not possible to detect a nail fungus before it happens. However, you can help prevent one from happening. If a nail fungus occurs, it will appear to be a white area under the nail, as if the natural nail is pulling away from the nail bed. Proper application and maintenance of the nail extension and using products like a nail antiseptic will help prevent a nail fungus.

Yes, nail fungus can be contagious. If it is not taken care of properly, it could spread to other fingers. The fungus could also spread to another person if an implement or nail file is used on a nail with a fungus and then used on that person.

YES. There is no rule that says that Terra-Lume light strips can only be used on paths. People use them up the sides of stairways, back yard landscaping and on hallway baseboards. The uses for Terra-Lume tracks are limited only by your imagination. Back to Top

YES! Mount Terra-Lume Track to the side of your stairwell, and run it up at an angle to match the angle of your stairwell. It’s that easy! Back to Top

If your doctor is not assigning a pre-shot regimen of medications to kill off Candida and other unwanted gut guests, he may be missing the boat. If your EPD shots are doing nothing then he very likely is missing the boat. It seems enough people have found EPD ineffective due to gut problems, including parasites, that the gut cleansing has become a normal part of the EPD routine.

In some moist areas, algae can grow on shingles. Although the algae has no proven effect on shingle life, it does stain or discolor the shingle. Commonly called fungus, this algae staining can be unattractive. The algae-containing stains can be dramatically reduced by the use of special copper granules.

You probably have an infection in your plate storage cold room. Most cold rooms are cold and dark and ideal for fungus growth. We store our plates in large plastic storage containers in the cold room and every now and then disinfect them with a dilute solutions of bleach (0.3% Na hypochlorite). Inspect your cold storage facility and disinfect if necessary.FAQ

There are many names for Kombucha, both common and scientific; however, there seems to be little agreement among consumers as to what to officially call it. The colony is composed of yeasts (which are fungi) and bacteria. While the term mushroom is very misleading, people have "nick-named" it that because of the way it grows.

Nail fungus infection affects the color, condition, and shape of your nails. It can also affect how they feel, and may cause the nail to lift off the nail bed.