Leading Foot Care Company Offers 10,000 Consumers Free Home Diagnostic Kits to Help Identify Highly Contagious Fungus; Kit Provides Confidential, Convenient and Affordable Diagnosis
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodward Laboratories, a leading hand, foot and skin antimicrobial product company, today announced the launch of the Mycocide(R) Nail Fungus Test Kit, the first at home screening kit that helps diagnose toe and finger nail fungus. As part of the product launch, Woodward Laboratories will offer 10,000 consumers a free test kit. Those interested can go to www.IsItNailFungus.com to obtain their free kit, while supplies last.
The Mycocide(R) Nail Fungus Test Kit provides patients with a convenient, less expensive and confidential way to determine in the comfort of their own home if they have nail fungus. Consumers use the provided nail clipper to collect a sample of a discolored and possibly infected nail and mail it to Woodward Laboratories in a postage pre-paid envelope. The nail is tested and a podiatric medical doctor reads and certifies the diagnosis. Results are mailed back to the consumer and if the test is positive, clients receive a coupon for Woodward Laboratories' Mycocide NS, the leading over-the-counter antifungal treatment. The MSRP for the Mycocide(R) Nail Fungus Test Kit is $20.00.
"People think nail fungus is simply cosmetic, so they ignore going to the doctor to have it checked," says Dr. Ken Gerenraich, CEO of Woodward Laboratories and a doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). "However, nails are a window to a person's health and if nail fungus goes undiagnosed, there can be significant health issues--especially for Diabetics. The Mycocide Nail Fungus Test Kit allows people to diagnose the presence of nail fungus without spending money on co-payments, lab fees and doctors and they can do it in the comfort and privacy of their own home."
Nail fungus is highly contagious and is easily passed from person-to-person as well as from surfaces at home, in gyms, nail salons, hotels and other public areas. More than 35 million Americans have nail fungus, but only 2.5 million have reportedly been diagnosed. Onychomycosis, commonly known as nail fungus, is on the rise and can only be properly diagnosed by a medical doctor. The Mycocide Nail Fungus Test Kit only diagnoses the presence of dermatophytes, and if test results are negative, it's suggested that the person check with a physician.
"As people age, they are at greater risk for nail fungus," says Gerenraich. "Aging Americans, Diabetics and others should take this seriously. Ten percent of the population has nail fungus and it can be passed so easily. We hope that this test will encourage and help people take care of this public health issue."
People concerned about nail fungus or interested in the free kit are encouraged to visit www.IsItNailFungus.com.
About Woodward Laboratories
Founded in 1992, Woodward Laboratories manufactures leading antimicrobial germ-killing skincare products that provide a healthier way of living. Woodward Laboratories uses its patented proprietary delivery systems in its foot care, nail care and hand care products and is best known for its Mycocide, Dr. G's, HandClens and its Diabetic Basics brands.
CONTACT: Amy Goldsmith of GK Communications, +1-310-440-0646,
agoldsmith@gkcommunications.net, for Woodward Laboratories
Web site: http://www.isitnailfungus.com/
