Lacuna fungal nail training

[Taw]

Hi. I want to do a training course I've seen,, lacuna method, it's a treatment for fungal nails , where tiny holes are drilled into the nail plate then antifungal applied. Apparently had some good outcomes but I can't find where the training is done or by whom, anyone heard of it ? I'm in the Midlands Birmingham area

 

[Trinity]

Not seen it, not heard of it, but everything in me is screaming no! Why would you drill holes in the nail? Thats only done to release infected fluid in the nail bed, its not going to help fungal infection. Fungus is difficult to treat as the human body has a certain level of naturally occurring fungus anyway. Most poorly trained techs can't distinguish between a 'greenie' and fungus so goodness knows what problems they could cause. Fungal infections are for doctors to treat not nail techs

 

[Taw]

Ok, sorry, I should have put this query in a bit more context. I am a practicing Foot Health Practitioner, this treatment is known among, and offered by some fhp's. But there is a specific accredited training for it to be able to use the name brand and there aren't many places doing the training outside the big cities. I don't want to go to Manchester or London, I just chanced my arm with the salon geeks, although I realise it's mainly nail techs on here there seem to be some really knowledgeable people and sometimes people hear about stuff at shows and conventions which I don't really do. But anyway as they say if you don't ask.......

 

[Trinity]

Ok, sorry, I should have put this query in a bit more context. I am a practicing Foot Health Practitioner, this treatment is known among, and offered by some fhp's. But there is a specific accredited training for it to be able to use the name brand and there aren't many places doing the training outside the big cities. I don't want to go to Manchester or London, I just chanced my arm with the salon geeks, although I realise it's mainly nail techs on here there seem to be some really knowledgeable people and sometimes people hear about stuff at shows and conventions which I don't really do. But anyway as they say if you don't ask.......

Thanks for clarifying, that puts a much better light on the subject. As you say, unlikely many on here would be involved. I hope you find some answers and good luck with the training

 

[Cindy2021]

There’s a fb page with training details....

 

[Taw]

Thanks for your reply cider i know this is eye rolling stuff but I'm not and never have been on Facebook. Have always resisted it but will find somebody to look for me. No comments please about why I should be on it! Thank you anyway for support. X

 

[Podlady]

IMO there is nothing really special about this particular method of treating fungal nails.

As a practising Podiatrist of many years I have found that you can get similar results from just reducing the thickness of the nail significantly and applying an anti-fungal solution of your choice.

However, if you are happy to pay £150+ for the course plus the cost of the special drill bits (because you have to use fresh ones for every patient) then don't let me dissuade you.

 

[Alison Pilkington-Child]

I have a friend with a fungus under one toe nail who has tried everything else and she’s due to visit a podiatrist for exactly this procedure, it’s like her last hope. I’ll now be even more interested to see how it goes.

 

[Podlady]

I have a friend with a fungus under one toe nail who has tried everything else and she’s due to visit a podiatrist for exactly this procedure, it’s like her last hope. I’ll now be even more interested to see how it goes.

Unfortunately there is no miracle cure for fungal nail infections.

The problem with treating these conditions is based on the fact that the infective agent is intrinsic to the host's skin cell structure. The challenge is to load the area (by whatever means) to a sufficient concentration to inhibit the growth of the fungus.

Most treatments for onychomycosis are fungistatic ie. they stop the growth of the fungus temporarily, the theory being that the nail can grow out in the meantime. This is why they have a poor prognosis with 'seniors' whose nails grow very slowly.

The lunula method isn't a one-off treatment. It may have to be repeated and the patient needs to apply the fungistatic solution regulary.

I don't know of any treatment that is fungicidal ; ie actually destroys the nail fungus in situ without causing serious damage to the toe.

In my experience fungal infections can be controlled but not cured.