Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment

What is Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment?

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment is a 2-step preventative and treatment option for mild fungal nail infections. This easy to use liquid is applied directly to the infected nails, where it rapidly penetrates through the surface enabling it to target the source of infection.

Each all-in-one bottle is provided with an easy-to-use applicator brush and 5 disposable nail files, providing noticeable improvements to the condition of your nails within just 2 weeks.

What is Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment used for?

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment effectively prevents and treats mild fungal nail infections. The severity of fungal nail infections is categorised by how much of the nail is infected.

A mild fungal infection will typically only affect the outer edges and sides of 1-2 of your nails. If you have an infection that is moderate or severe and is infected in a wider area or more than 1-2 nails you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss other treatment options.

What is a fungal nail infection?

A fungal nail infection most commonly affects the toenails but occasionally also affects the fingernails. Fungal nail infections do not usually cause discomfort or pain and are easily treated especially if treatment is commenced when the infection is mild.

Fungal nail infections are most commonly caused by the same fungi that cause athlete's foot. The fungi causes the infected nail to become discoloured, brittle, thickened or distorted. If left untreated the nail may be destroyed and the surrounding skin can also become infected.

Several different factors can increase your chances of developing a fungal nail infection including living in a humid environment and smoking. For more information around advice and treatment please see our Fungal Nail Infection Treatment & Advice page.

How does Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment work?

Each bottle of Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment comes with 5 disposable nail files. It is scientifically proven that nails that have had their surface filed prior to treatment are 8 times more likely to respond well to treatment.

The nail lacquer is applied to the field surface of the infected nails using the applicator brush, allowing it to be quickly absorbed. The liquid penetrates the nail changing the environment so that it is no longer hospitable to the invading fungus.

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment should continue to be applied weekly for up to 9 months, while the infected nail grows out. This is to protect your nails against recurrences of the infection developing.

How quickly does Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment work?

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment is a fast-acting treatment for mild fungal nail infections. When it is applied daily, results can be seen within just 2 weeks of treatment.

Nails do however, grow very slowly and so can take months for the infected nail to completely grow out to be replaced with a healthy nail. You should continue applying this treatment weekly for 9 months to prevent becoming reinfected.

Alternatives to Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment

At The Independent Pharmacy we stock a range of fungal nail infection treatments that are available with or without the need for a prescription. For more information please take a look at our Fungal Nail Treatments and Advice page.

How to use Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment is a 2-step treatment. To get the most from your treatment it is advisable to use this product exactly as directed.

Step 1: Treatment Phase - to kill the infection

1. File the nail surface once a week
2. Dispose of the file after use
3. Apply the advanced liquid to the infected nail daily for 4 weeks

Step 2: Protection Phase - to prevent the spread and recurrence of the infection

1. Apply the advanced liquid to the infected nail or nails once a week for 9 months or until the discolouration has grown out.

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment ingredients

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment contains: Aqua, isopropanol, glycerine, citric acid, urea, d-panthenol, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate.

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment side effects

If you develop any irritation to the skin surrounding the nail you are treating or the condition of your nail gets worse while using this product you should stop using it. If you are worried or have any questions you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment warnings

• Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment may cause irritation. It should be applied to the nail only, avoiding contact with eyes and the surrounding skin.
• To avoid spread of infection or reinfection, never reuse the disposable nail files and do not share them with other people.
• Do not use on broken skin or any other foot conditions.
• Please seek advice before using this product if you have diabetes.

Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment in pregnancy & breastfeeding

You should speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using this treatment if you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding.