Can Manicures and Pedicures Lead to Nail Fungus, Bacterial Infections, and Allergic Reactions?
July 28th 2010 08:00
Have you wondered if after having your nails done you risk a chance of getting a nail fungus ? You should ask your nail salon if they disinfect and sanitize their equipment each time they are through with a client. You certainly do risk a chance of getting nail fungus or an infection if they don't. According to Mayo Clinic, most nail fungus and infections are not caused by manicures or pedicures, however, if your nail salon doesn't disinfect and sanitize after each client, you certainly have a higher percentage of getting one than not. It is easily transferably, so don't be fooled. Bacteria breeds in warm areas and can recur often. The foot soaking bowl for a pedicure should be a high priority on the disinfecting list, too. This fungus loves warm moist air. The big toe and baby toe are the most likely to get infected. They are the ones that are constantly being rubbed on the side of the shoe and touches the material that is moist and sweaty.
Some immune systems try to fight off the infection but then it just stops and lets the body live with the fungus. The body has tried to fight the good fight but eventually gets to the point where it lets the fungi win. If you suffer from sweaty feet, or athlete's foot, you risk a chance of getting a toenail fungus. The spores stay in the wet shoes and can infect your toenails. Your best be is to spray them with a good foot spray while they dry. Wet shoes and wet socks will get you nail fungus faster than anything. Wearing white socks, doesn't do a thing. This is an old wives tale. If your feet get wet and sweaty, they are harboring the fungus to begin with. Avoid going barefoot while around swimming pools, gyms, or shower rooms. Although they are sanitized often infections are still able to enter through small cuts or abrasions.
Having a manicure shouldn't become much of a problem if your manicurist uses clean and disinfected tools. Ask them what method do they use for cleaning their tools? Heat sterilization is the best method for cleaning equipment. And they shouldn't be working on clients that are infected with fingernail fungus anyway. They should be requesting that all the clients that have nail problems to go see their Physician and get a treatment before coming back for a manicure. This drops the risk of other customers becoming infected drastically. Nail fungus is highly contagious and can be easily transferred to one person to another. A very small percentage of people actually suffer from nail fungus and infections by having manicures and pedicures. Most likely it was caused by something else. It has even been found that it can be a genetic condition in some people with weakened immune systems. So I would continue to get my nails and toes done, but I would be diligent in being sure my salon has very high standards of having clean equipment.
Some immune systems try to fight off the infection but then it just stops and lets the body live with the fungus. The body has tried to fight the good fight but eventually gets to the point where it lets the fungi win. If you suffer from sweaty feet, or athlete's foot, you risk a chance of getting a toenail fungus. The spores stay in the wet shoes and can infect your toenails. Your best be is to spray them with a good foot spray while they dry. Wet shoes and wet socks will get you nail fungus faster than anything. Wearing white socks, doesn't do a thing. This is an old wives tale. If your feet get wet and sweaty, they are harboring the fungus to begin with. Avoid going barefoot while around swimming pools, gyms, or shower rooms. Although they are sanitized often infections are still able to enter through small cuts or abrasions.
Having a manicure shouldn't become much of a problem if your manicurist uses clean and disinfected tools. Ask them what method do they use for cleaning their tools? Heat sterilization is the best method for cleaning equipment. And they shouldn't be working on clients that are infected with fingernail fungus anyway. They should be requesting that all the clients that have nail problems to go see their Physician and get a treatment before coming back for a manicure. This drops the risk of other customers becoming infected drastically. Nail fungus is highly contagious and can be easily transferred to one person to another. A very small percentage of people actually suffer from nail fungus and infections by having manicures and pedicures. Most likely it was caused by something else. It has even been found that it can be a genetic condition in some people with weakened immune systems. So I would continue to get my nails and toes done, but I would be diligent in being sure my salon has very high standards of having clean equipment.
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