Anti‐bacterial effects of functional cosmetics containing silver ions (Ag+) on problematic toenails in Republic of Korea. (25th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Soo Jin; Kwon, Ki Han
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 21:Number 11(2022)
• Page Start: 6005
• Page End: 6009
• Publication Date: 2022-09-25
• Subjects: anti‐bacterial -- functional cosmetics -- nail -- onychomycosis -- problematic toenails; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14451
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Problematic toenails caused by various diseases that are infected by various bacteria are discolored or deformed if left unattended for a long time are gradually increasing in modern society. Accordingly, the present study examines the anti‐bacterial effects of LCN products, focused on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Trichophyton rubrum, which can appear in problematic toenail symptoms. After the treatment, a significant anti‐bacterial effect occurring on problematic toenails when a product containing silver ion (Ag + ) will be analyzed. Methods: The anti‐bacterial activity of LCN functional gel products in anti‐fungal and/or anti‐bacterial potency was confirmed by the paper disk method against two strains ( Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Trichophyton rubum ). Results: From July 2019 to October 2019, 30 men and women in their 20s and 50s who needed to manage problematic toenails in Wonju city, Gangwon‐do, Republic of Korea, were asked to use LCN products once every two weeks. After 4 months, changes in the managed toenails were observed. Both products showed very good anti‐microbial activity against, Trichophyton rubum but a very weak one against Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Conclusion: As a result of this study, although there was a difference between individuals, the feet treated with LCN products showed effective anti‐bacterial activity against topical anti‐bacterial effects.