Artificial nails and nail fungus can go hand in hand. Many women suffer from nail fungus, both fingernails, and toenails. As women, aesthetics, and appearance are more important to us. When something like a nail fungus occurs, we find it quite embarrassing. For this reason, many of us opt for acrylic or artificial nails to cover up the unsightly nail. They help us mask the issue. However, this is not the proper solution to the nail fungus and causes the infection to further and ultimately worsen.

Why do artificial nails cause nail fungus?

Since artificial nails are chemicals that harden over our own nails and cover up the whole real nail, it causes whatever that is between the real nail and artificial nail to stay in place and essentially mold. A fungus is a form of mold and acrylic nails will only cause this infection to worsen, especially when the artificial nail grows out and is ready for a fill. The space where the artificial nail and the real nail have grown out also causes a further buildup of bacteria and other fungi causing infections to occur.

If you have a nail fungus or want to avoid a nail fungus, it is important to either avoid acrylic nails altogether or visit reputable salons that are specialized and disinfect their instruments. Always make sure that it is a very clean nail salon. Many people can get infected with nail fungus at nail salons.

Toenail Fungus Rundown

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity.

Our nail doctor in San Francisco, CA recommends this treatment. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, it is not painful.

If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.