Do you enjoy your alone time at nail salons? Isn’t it relaxing to have some time when you don’t have to do anything? If you are the type of person who loves nail salon visits and enjoys manicures or pedicures, you might be at risk of getting toenail fungus. You might want to take note of a few things in order to avoid the possibility of toenail infections. Toenail fungus prevention might be more important than treatment for most people.
- Make sure your nail salon keeps good hygiene. Disinfecting tools and keeping the place clean and tidy. It is also important to note if the manicurist/pedicurist is using gloves or washing their hands after each client.
- Steer away from artificial/acrylic nails. These types of nails will significantly increase your chance of a nail fungus. Since you are adding an artificial nail or powder to the nail it is blockading the original nail. This causes the nails to lose oxygen and can often be incorrectly placed. Gel nails are a more recent trend and can cause the same effects as artificial nails.
- If you choose to do artificial nails make sure that your nails and fingers do not show any signs of inflammation. You should also soak your nails in alcohol. This is done to make sure that nails are clean and disinfected before applying artificial nails.
- Lastly, it is important to not wear artificial nails for more than 3 months at a time. You should allow your own nails at least a month between reapplication. This helps nails breathe and be exposed to oxygen and light.
By following the above steps you can be sure that you are doing the best you can in preventing fungal nails from acrylics. Moreover, it is important to note that fungus is much easier to prevent than trying to control it after the infection has begun. If you have contracted a nail fungus, avoid artificial nails at all costs, as this will increase the infection and cause further harm and damage to the nail.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
If you have caught nail fungus as well, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment.
Our toenail doctor in Dobbs Ferry, NY 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 160 locations.
