Nail salons and toenail fungus can go hand in hand. You are at risk of fungal infections when you get pedicures at a nail salon. That risk is highly reliant on the nail salon’s sanitation. Most visits to the salon do not necessarily lead to toenail fungus, but it’s better to be aware of the possibility.
Nail Salons
The potential problems with pedicures are communal foot baths, poor training, and strong chemicals. Yeasts, molds, bacteria, and fungi thrive and multiply in warm, damp environments. Many nail salons use jacuzzi-type foot baths that can be difficult to clean. Foot baths may not be cleaned and disinfected between customers. You would be at a high risk of infection.
Poor training of nail technicians can put you at risk because some nail technicians lack training in sanitation techniques. Tools need to be sanitized before every use to make sure no infection can be transferred from one person to the other. Nail polishes and nail polish removers contain strong chemicals. These chemicals can be damaging and dehydrating for the nails especially when they are not applied properly or too much is applied. This makes the nails dry and brittle, making them prone to fungal infections.
What to look out for
The next time you get a pedicure, make sure to choose a safe nail salon. There are different factors to consider when choosing a nail salon.
Check the nail salon’s credentials before going in for a pedicure. Also, check the nail technician’s credentials. Certified technicians studied in approved cosmetology schools and have completed 500 to over 1000 hours of practice. These nail technicians are educated on how to sanitize tools and best practices to prevent infections.
If you have toenail fungus or its symptoms, contact us to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our doctors. We have over 150 clinics nationwide.
Laser Treatment for Nail 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. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication.
Our nail doctor in Queens, NY recommends this treatment for toenail fungus. 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, there’s no pain.
If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (917) 633-4338 our Queens, NY location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
