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Daily OTC Pearl: Kerasal Nail Repair
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Kerasal helps to reduce discoloration and thickness of nails and to hydrate and exfoliate brittle nails.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Kerasal Nail Repair
Indication: Kerasal helps to reduce discoloration and thickness of nails and to hydrate and exfoliate brittle nails.
Insight:
- Contains 0.43 fl oz of Kerasal Multi-Purpose Nail Repair.
- Smooths nails and hydrates to repair damage caused by nail psoriasis, superficial damage from gel manicures, or aging nails.
- Nail repair combines the keratolytic properties of urea with hydrating propylene glycol and lactic acid to penetrate the nail plate, soften, and rehydrate.
- To use: apply thin later twice per day for first week, then once per day thereafter.
- Can be used for nail fungus, nail psoriasis, and aging nails.
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