Ethyl lactate and lactic acid are used as solvents in this solution, meaning they are used to break down other compounds, presumably the infected nail and the fungus. The citric acid is used in a similar vein. The glycerin seems to be there as a moisturiser and as sort of a binding agent, from what we can put together. However, eagle-eyed readers will note that there does not seem to be a specific antifungal. Similarly, we noticed that the directions instruct the user to keep applying the product until the nail “ looks healthy”… this is a small difference, but important. Nowhere in their marketing does Nailner say that their products actually get rid of nail fungus – only phrases like “fights against”, “brighter looking nails” or “visible results”. Nailner comes with a little brush to paint on the lacquer Nail streaks, or melanonychia, can appear on both your fingernails and toenails and can affect just one nail or sometimes several. For regular Nailner, you are given a brush and a 5 ml bottle of their nail treatment solution, which immediately seems like a nail lacquer. To give a little recap, a nail lacquer is a nail fungus treatment where the medicinal properties are stored in a topical formula that is applied directly to the infected nail with a brush, like a nail polish.

Feel free to see how we came to these conclusions in our more in-depth sections below, or just skip over to the overall rating to see what we think of it all in all. How Nailner Works White streaks or spots can also be the result of nail trauma. This may occur due to any injury or friction caused by restricting footwear. Typically, white streaks caused by trauma will eventually heal and go away on their own, although this can take between 9-12 months. Red streaks on nailsWe’re not super concerned with the ingredients in the two products that include nail polish in them, so we’re going to skip those in this section. Our main concern is deconstructing the product that is purported to actually fight the fungi that have set up shop on your big toe. However, we’re not seeing either of these antifungals, so it looks like the product is relying on the acids present in the solution to create a caustic environment for the fungus, making it more difficult to thrive.

Nailner Active Cover” once again has the same principle and uses the same formula as the original solution, but is paired with a skin-tone-coloured nail polish so that you can treat your infected nail while giving off a pleasing, natural appearance when wearing those flip-flops. They do, however, recommend that you only use this product once every 24 hours and you peel off the old layer before replacing it.Secondly, ensure your nails are cut regularly and well, using nail clippers or nail scissors. When cutting your nails remember to leave a small white free edge. Make sure the tools you use to cut the nails are clean and your own. Refrain from sharing nail clippers or scissors or ripping nails off when they have become long or split. Footwear If your nails have red streaks on them this is typically not a sign of any infection. Instead, it is much more likely that you have injured the nail in some way which has resulted in damage to the capillaries under the nails. Melanonychia is sometimes the result of a bacterial or fungal infection. If you notice other symptoms such as a bad odour from the nail, further discoloration, brittle nails, or a nail plate that is coming away from the nail bed, you may have a fungal nail infection.