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Professional nail care requires precise management of the cuticle—the protective tissue that seals the nail matrix and prevents bacterial infiltration. Current research shows that improper cuticle removal can lead to infection risks, with studies documenting bacterial colonization rates increasing by 30% when cuticle barriers are compromised. The challenge spans both mechanical removal techniques and chemical formulation approaches.

The fundamental challenge lies in developing treatments that effectively soften and remove excess cuticle tissue while preserving the essential protective function of the proximal nail fold.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including specialized mechanical tools with truncated cone-shaped grinders, oil-in-water emulsions containing immunomodulators, and integrated treatment compositions that combine solvent and moisturizing actions. These and other approaches focus on maintaining nail bed health while achieving professional-grade cuticle management results.

1. Cuticle Care Set with Spiral Blades, Protruding Teeth, Internal Separators, and Gripping Ring

KOH AH RA, Go Ara, 2023

A cuticle care set and method that provides more effective, painless, and damage-free cuticle care compared to traditional nail clippers. The set includes specialized tools for sequential steps of removing calluses, lifting the cuticle, separating the cuticle from the nail, and grinding the lifted skin. The tools have spiral blades, protruding teeth, and internal separators. A gripping ring on each tool shaft. The tools are housed in a case with a cover. After using the tools, the nails are trimmed with regular clippers. This step-by-step approach prevents cutting the nail or skin while providing thorough cuticle care.

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2. Composition with Cyclosporine A, Kane Fatty Acid, Retinoids, and Emulsion Base for Nail and Cuticle Health

ALLERGAN INC, 2014

Composition to enhance nail health, cuticle health, and nail growth in mammals like humans. The composition contains immunomodulatory agents like cyclosporine A and anti-inflammatory drugs like Kane Fatty Acid to treat nail syndromes. It also contains retinoids like carnitine and erythritol. The composition can be formulated as a myeoljyeon oil-in-water emulsion with glycerin, castor oil, polysorbate 80, mannitol, and pH adjusters.

3. Oil-in-Water Emulsions with Immunomodulators and Anti-Inflammatories for Nail and Cuticle Treatment

ALLERGAN INC, 2013

Enhancing nail health, cuticle health, and nail growth in mammals using compositions containing immunomodulators and/or anti-inflammatory drugs in oil-in-water emulsions. The emulsions are topically applied to the nails to treat conditions like brittle nail syndrome. The active compounds are immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and anti-inflammatories like ketorolac. Other ingredients like retinoids, biotin, silicone, and surfactants can be included. The emulsions contain specific oil concentrations for effective delivery.

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4. Oil-in-Water Emulsions with Cyclosporin A and Surfactants for Nail and Cuticle Treatment

ALLERGAN INC, 2011

Topical compositions and methods for promoting nail and cuticle growth, thickening, and strengthening in humans and animals. The compositions contain oil-in-water emulsions applied topically to nails and cuticles once a day or more frequently. The emulsions can include active compounds like cyclosporin A and surfactants like polysorbate 80 along with oils like castor oil. The emulsions accelerate nail growth, treat brittle nails, and enhance nail health.

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5. Nail Treatment Composition with Integrated Solvent, Nourisher, and Moisturizer

DIGIULIO ARISTODEMO C, 2003

A single-step nail treatment composition that removes nail polish, nourishes and strengthens nails, and moisturizes and softens cuticles. The composition contains water, a nail polish remover solvent, a stabilizer, a nail nourisher, and a cuticle moisturizer. It allows treating nails in a single application to remove polish, condition nails, and moisturize cuticles without needing separate steps.

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