Fingernail fungus after extensions. Damage to the protective functions of the skin

Before we talk about the rules for performing a manicure on nails affected by fungus, let us remind you once again that onychomycosis is an extremely contagious disease that requires serious, comprehensive, long-term treatment. Therefore, people coming to a salon to get a manicure for fungus will most likely be denied service in most salons in order to avoid the risk of infection of healthy clients.

But this does not mean at all that you cannot take care of affected nails and do a manicure on them. On the contrary, diseased nails require special care and daily treatment. So, cracked or peeling tips of the nail plates need to be carefully trimmed every day, and the surface of the nail should also be thoroughly cleaned of the top dead layer.

As for salon manicure, there is no reason to refuse it. The only obligatory condition is that nail treatment must be done by a qualified specialist and preferably with the consultation of a dermatologist. Still, let's figure out why most beauty salons don't give manicures to people with symptoms of nail fungus.

Do I need to go to the salon?

To prevent infection from spreading to healthy nails, as well as for the safety of people around you, manicures for fungus should be performed only with disposable tools. Moreover, it is advisable to treat each nail with a separate tool or attachment. In salons, ordinary manicure accessories and instruments are used, through which it is very easy to become infected with onychomycosis.

In addition, standard methods of sterilizing instruments practiced in beauty salons are not able to completely destroy fungal spores. The fact is that this microorganism is extremely tenacious and can retain its activity even after being in alcohol, boiling or ultraviolet irradiation. Manicure instruments can be completely disinfected only in special dry-heat ovens or autoclaves.

Poor ventilation in a beauty salon can also be the reason why manicures with fungus are prohibited. We repeat that the fungus is extremely contagious! Therefore, even if a client comes to the salon with his tool and takes it with him when leaving, fungal spores may remain in the air of the room, as well as on work surfaces. In the future, they can get on the manicure-pedicure specialist’s tool and cause infection in healthy clients.

It is unfortunate to admit that many craftsmen neglect the rules of preparing and disinfecting the workplace and tools before serving the next visitors. Therefore, the fungus is easily transferred to the hands of a healthy person.

In this regard, when visiting a new salon, it would be useful to ask the specialist performing the manicure how tools are disinfected, how the working surfaces of the manicure table are treated, and what disinfectants are used when cleaning the premises.

If a master refuses to give a client a manicure for fungus, don’t be gently indignant and swear. It is better to follow his advice to consult a dermatologist and begin appropriate treatment for the detected disease. During the treatment period, you can do your manicure yourself, at home.

Manicure for fungus: “making” hands

Caring for nails affected by fungus is noticeably different from performing a traditional manicure. So, you need to use a disposable tool for each nail so that the infection does not spread to healthy nails. Before doing a manicure for fungus, your hands should be thoroughly washed and treated with an antifungal and antibacterial agent.

Further. Cutting the cuticle as usual for nail fungus is not recommended, since the absence of a cuticle makes it easier for fungal spores to penetrate under the nail plate. Unedged manicure for fungus, it must be performed even in the early stages of the disease, when only one nail is affected by onychomycosis.

After standard hygienic treatment of the nail plates, it is recommended to cover all nails with a protective antimycotic agent or a special medicinal varnish. Decorative colored varnish should be applied to the affected nails only on top of such a base.

But you can’t extend your nails if you have fungus. The slightest mistake by the master in the process of creating such a manicure can cause the formation of small cavities between the natural and artificial nails. As a result, fungal spores begin to multiply at incredible speed, affecting the entire nail plate and the underlying tissue.

Acrylic or gel coating, used for nail extensions, make treatment difficult and create ideal conditions for disease progression. Moreover, artificial nails promote the penetration of infection into internal tissues, which can cause intoxication of the entire body.

Beautiful hands are an essential attribute well-groomed woman. They can tell a lot about their owner, for example, about health and lifestyle. But not everyone by nature has good nails, so their artificial extension is popular. Such a procedure is fraught with certain risks. And most often a problem such as nail fungus appears after nail extensions.

Main risk group

Many women view this procedure as a quick and comfortable way to achieve high-quality and beautiful manicure. But it must be remembered that it cannot guarantee 100% safety regarding health - the likelihood of infection with a fungus is increased. Why is this possible?

A healthy nail plate is a stratum corneum of cells that adhere tightly to the bed. On average, its thickness is 1 mm. Externally, the nail tissues have a smooth pink color and natural shine. If, during the execution of extension manipulations, the master makes certain mistakes, this can lead to a change in the structure, transparency and color of the tissues of the nail fold, stopping its growth and becoming infected with fungal microflora.

It is important to understand that there is no completely safe extension.

Immediately before the procedure, the specialist should verbally discuss the following aspects:

assess the likelihood of complications;
determine the health of the client’s nails by appearance;
clarify the fact of the presence of chronic pathologies;
inform about modern types of extensions;
make a prediction regarding the risk of fungal infection.

In addition, a qualified master will definitely try to dissuade potential clients from this procedure if their nail plates look unhealthy or there are contraindications, for example, chronic diseases, for which it is better to refuse extensions.

The main causes of nail fungus infection in salons

Uses the services of a manicurist every day a large number of of people. For this reason, the risk of contracting a fungal infection is quite high - another visit to a beauty salon may result in mycosis settling under the extended nails.

We list the 7 main causes of infection with onychomycosis pathogens in the table.

Cause	Description
UNSATISFACTORY DISINFECTION OF INSTRUMENTS IN THE CABIN	The fact is that fungal spores are able to remain active during high temperatures for a certain time. If the treatment of nail extension accessories is done too quickly or without the use of appropriate antiseptics, pathogenic microorganisms will not die and will end up on the hands of a healthy person.
POOR VENTILATION OF THE WORK AREA	It is possible that fungal spores may be present in the air directly in the room. If there is insufficient ventilation during the extension process, they can get on the instrument or the client’s nails, which also leads to infection.
NEGLIGENCE OF THE MASTER	The specialist does not treat his own work conscientiously, for example, does not comply with proper hygiene requirements.
LACK OF NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS FROM THE MASTER	A poorly trained master risks making a lot of mistakes, in particular, excessively cutting off the stratum corneum of the plate, causing injury to the nail, etc. All this leads to a change in the structure and depletion of its own keratin layer, which ceases to perform protective functions and cannot withstand infectious factors, including causative agents of onychomycosis.
VIOLATION OF MODELING RULES	If the master, due to low qualifications, makes mistakes in shaping the plates, creating microtraumas and cracks, this can cause subsequent breakage of the extended nail. In this situation, favorable conditions are created for the growth and development of fungal infection.
INCORRECT EXTENSION PROCEDURE	If the specialist leaves between natural nail and artificial small space, an ideal soil for the growth of fungus is formed.
POOR QUALITY MATERIAL	If the salon uses low quality materials, it is better to refuse the extension procedure. At given condition there are high chances that infectious agents will settle in the nail plates and begin their vigorous activity.

What to do if you couldn’t avoid getting infected with a fungus?

Despite the careful choice of a beauty salon and external well-being, the situation when the time comes to remove extended nails and yellowness and deterioration of the structure is discovered underneath is far from uncommon. This is exactly how a fungal infection manifests itself after low-skilled or erroneous work by a master. What to do in this case?

First of all, it is necessary to remove all artificial nails as quickly as possible. You just need to do this not on your own, but with the help of a professional, and preferably in the place where the extension procedure was carried out.

Then treat the nail plates with any antiseptic and begin treatment of onychomycosis and candidiasis. It is undesirable to postpone it, since a fungal infection in some cases develops rapidly and you don’t want to lose your nails in the near future; you should start fighting it as early as possible.

At the initial stage of the disease, the use of local antimycotic drugs will be sufficient. But if the pathological process has already affected ⅓ nail plate and spreads further, ointments and creams with an antifungal effect are no longer sufficient - systemic therapy with a combination of oral and external medications is required.

Many women ask: is it possible to have nails extended if there are already signs of onychomycosis? The answer is obvious - of course not! Under the artificial layer, ideal conditions are formed, similar to the greenhouse effect, and the fungal infection begins to literally “bloom”, rapidly multiplying, destroying the structure and changing appearance nails for the worse.

If after the extension procedure a woman encounters a fungus, she should visit a dermatologist as soon as possible. You should not neglect his recommendations or self-medicate if you want to quickly return your nails to a healthy appearance.

How to protect yourself from the “extension - nail fungus” chain and be the owner of beautiful artificial nails? The tips are simple:

The salon must have the appropriate licenses to operate.
Preference should be given to nail salons that comply with sanitary and epidemiological requirements.
The master must have experience in the nail industry, a diploma and certificates confirming this fact.
The room for manicure procedures is located isolated from other areas of the salon; additional attention must be paid to its ventilation and ventilation.
The manicurist must wear gloves and a mask during the extension procedure. There should be a special ultraviolet lamp with a bactericidal effect or any other disinfecting equipment on the table. Only high quality materials are used for extensions.

It is advisable to have your own tools to perform a manicure. Of course, not everyone can afford this; in this case, you should ask the master where the tools are stored and how they are processed.
Contact the same trusted specialist. You need to look for it through the recommendations of friends.

Is the master to blame for the fungal infection?

Based on the above, we can confidently say that it is the specialist who becomes the direct source of infection if he pays insufficient attention to disinfecting the instrument, makes mistakes in the extension technique, or uses low-quality material. Of course, it is impossible to keep track of every master, so when visiting a manicure salon it is recommended to pay attention to the following things:

cleanliness of the desktop;
neat appearance of the master;
the order of his actions before the procedure.

It is important to note that sterilization of instruments is only effective in a dry-heat oven or autoclave. Wiping with antiseptics and using ultraviolet lamps to disinfect it is pointless.

A good specialist will always examine the client’s hands before manipulation, and if he has doubts about their health, for example, symptoms of onychomycosis, he will refuse extensions and advise initially curing the disease. Safety is the main thing that qualified craftsmen focus on.

How to restore and strengthen nails after extensions?

After the artificial plates are removed, any nails, even healthy ones, look unimportant. As a result of grinding and repeated corrections, the stratum corneum of the roller becomes thinned and dehydrated, and the tissues themselves are deformed. The materials used for extensions are also harmful to his health.

Faced with a similar picture, many women consider it necessary to redo artificial nails in order to hide the defects that have appeared with a layer of gel or acrylic. But it is not recommended to start this in the next 3 weeks - at least that much time should be given to them to recover.

Let's consider general tips aimed at strengthening and normalizing the appearance of nails:

After washing your hands, you should wipe them dry with a towel - absorbing all the moisture, leaving no chance for nail fungus to multiply and grow.
Give up the habit of biting and biting your nails. This will worsen the health of the plates and cause excessive delamination.
Include as much dairy products in your diet as possible. Take vitamins fortified with calcium. Take an additional course badger fat in capsules.
At the pharmacy you can buy such an inexpensive care product as Smart Enamel varnish. It is intended for treating fingernails and toenails. With its help, you can restore the health of the plates in literally 2 weeks with regular application in 2 layers.
From regular varnish It’s better to give up for 2 months. If this is not possible, it is recommended to apply it to a base made of “Smart Enamel”, which will protect the plates from negative influence components of decorative cosmetics.
Less contact with water. When washing dishes and floors, as well as performing other household cleaning tasks, you should wear special gloves.
After a shower or bath, while the nails are soft, it is advisable to treat them apple cider vinegar or lemon juice - the acidic environment will create unbearable conditions for the fungus to function, preventing possible infection.
Do not trim or file wet plates. Nails must be dried, otherwise their structure will begin to delaminate with a vengeance.

The tips listed will help restore the appearance of your nails in a short time, and prepare them for subsequent extensions, if, of course, such a desire arises.

Unfortunately, not all masters in manicure salons prepare tools for the arrival of the next client with due responsibility. In addition, not each of them has the appropriate level of qualifications. Because of this attitude, fungal pathogens easily spread from the nails of a sick person to a healthy one. To protect yourself, use the tips in this article.

Why do some people not even know what nail fungus is, while others cannot cure the disease for several years? What to do to avoid getting infected, and what to do if a change in the nails does occur? Dermatovenerologist Svetlana Yakubovskaya will tell you more about everything.

Svetlana Yakubovskaya,
dermatovenerologist at the City Clinical Dermatovenerological Dispensary (Minsk)

Nail fungus appears more often on the feet

Nail fungus is a disease that is associated with damage to the nail plate and nail bed. The disease is caused by microorganisms such as fungi. In most cases, the causative agents are dermatophytes (about 70%), followed by candida (20%) and non-dermatophyte fungi (molds, about 10%). The latter are more often diagnosed in people living in tropical or humid climates.

— The disease most often occurs on the toenails, because the nail matrix on the lower extremities is not as well “nourished” as on the hands. In addition, nails grow slower here.

The risk increases with age as circulatory problems develop. It is also important to consider that the legs are less protected. Sometimes we walk barefoot in a public locker room or wear someone else's slippers.

You can get infected even by wearing someone else's slippers at a party.

The doctor explains: if you go to a public bath, sauna or swimming pool, you can easily become infected with nail fungus. In these places, the humid environment is the favorite environment of the infectious disease.

You can catch an unpleasant illness while visiting, simply by wearing someone else’s slippers. Especially in the summer, when we don't wear socks or tights.

“Some patients come to the appointment and say that they tried on shoes in the store, and after that, they say, their feet began to itch. Then a month later the nail changed.

The doctor says that for the development of the disease there must be predisposing factors. Age plays a big role in this matter. The older a person is, the higher the likelihood of infection. In older patients, the fungus is diagnosed much more often.

With concomitant diseases (for example, diabetes mellitus, varicose veins, decreased immunity), the fungus is also often detected. The cause could even be a nail injury or a change in them due to onychodystrophy (a favorable environment for fungal infections).

In this case, it is easier for the pathogen to get on the nail and develop the disease. If there are no associated factors, then you can live in the same apartment with a person who has nail fungus and not get infected.

— Often girls get fungus after manicures. Therefore, before you trust your hands to a master, make sure that all standards of hygiene and sterilization of instruments are observed. It is advisable not to choose a procedure at home, but to come to specialists in trusted places. There is no need to be embarrassed to ask questions, like, how do you process your tools?

How does the fungus begin to appear?

— The first thing that should alert you is the itching of the foot and its peeling. After some time, the disease may well spread to the nail and its change begins - the color and appearance change (thickening or thinning). Even a doctor cannot always determine by eye whether it is a fungus or not. Therefore, you should not make a diagnosis yourself. It's better to go to the doctor and get everything done necessary tests. In particular, scraping and culture on a nutrient medium.

Also, if fungus is present, hardware nail cleaning is recommended. During treatment, the drug penetrates deeper into the nail bed, where the pathogen may also be located. Soap and soda baths are recommended once a week with cleaning off the affected nail with a separate metal file, if it is not possible to have your nails treated by a specialist.

— How great is the chance of completely getting rid of the disease?

— When treating nail fungus, you need to be patient. Some manage to get rid of the infection in 1 year, others need even more time. The first and most important thing is to see a doctor in the early stages of the disease. After all, the less affected the nail is, the easier it is to cure it. When less than half of the nail is affected, or even just one, then you can consider using only external medications. Plus shoe treatment, daily change of socks and ironing.

If several nails are affected, it is better to use not only external, but also internal treatment. In this case, the tablets will act directly on the infection that penetrates the nail bed. Creams and ointments cannot have such an effect.

- However, before prescribing such treatment, the doctor usually recommends that the patient take a blood test. biochemical analysis blood Based on its results, liver function is assessed. If it is not broken, then tablets are prescribed. If there are deviations, you should not take medications. Treatment is selected individually.

During therapy, it is also worth considering that healthy nail doesn't always grow up perfect. Sometimes ribbing can remain and only go away with time.

— By the way, girls take a more responsible approach to treating fungus. Men, as a rule, do not. I had a patient who was too lazy to iron his socks and polish his shoes every day. And he categorically did not agree to long-term treatment. Almost all of his toenails were affected, and he wanted instant results. It doesn't happen that way.

About prevention

Refusal of tight and narrow shoes.
Prevention and timely detection, as well as treatment of chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, varicose veins, etc.).
Prevention of wounds and injuries to the skin and nails.
Carefully remove cuticles in the nail area (you can even abandon this completely). It is this that protects our nails from infection.
Refusal to walk barefoot in public places (baths, swimming pools, showers, etc.).
Refusal of other people's slippers and shoes for bare feet. When trying on, use personal footwear or socks.
Preventive spraying of feet and nails with an antifungal agent after visiting a bathhouse, sauna or swimming pool

Having settled in the human body, the fungus can easily ruin the mood of its “carrier,” especially if the fungus has already settled on the nails. The occurrence of nail fungus after nail extensions is, unfortunately, not uncommon.

Women who have suffered from this problem, first of all, are concerned about the external manifestations of the disease, accompanied by peeling skin and yellowed brittle nails. But most doctors authoritatively state that such negative external changes are not yet the main problem. Without starting serious treatment in a timely manner, you risk that the fungus will spread throughout the entire nail plate and grow at a rapid pace.

Slowly peeling the nail, the fungus penetrates into the base of the nail. If action is not taken immediately, the fungus can even cause harm. internal organs. Fortunately, this is a fairly rare occurrence.

Indicators that you have nail fungus

The main indicators are influenced by the type of fungus and the degree of nail damage. Once on the nail, the fungus appears in the form of stripes or yellowish spots. Often the onset of the disease affects the nail folds, which become thicker and redden, and the skin around the nail gradually disappears. In addition to the spread of the fungus, there is often also a risk of bacterial infection and suppuration.

Who is at risk?

Nail fungus is not as unique a disease as some might think: fungal diseases account for 40% of nail diseases. The likelihood of getting it increases with age, but nail fungus usually develops after getting nail extensions.

That's why, before getting your nails done, you need to take the choice of a specialist seriously. It is also necessary to ensure that all instruments used by the manicurist are thoroughly disinfected.

It will take quite a long time to treat the fungus. We recommend not to get carried away folk recipes, but visit a specialist. TO folk methods can be used only in the initial stages of the disease.

Verified traditional methods treatment:

At the initial stage of the spread of fingernail fungus, use coffee. To do this, dip your fingers into freshly brewed strong coffee. Coffee sediment - do not shake! With regular use of this procedure, the initial stage of the fungus can be cured in two weeks.
Prepare a special mixture. Mix a teaspoon of vinegar, 100 g of aloe tincture, 30 g of aromatic oil (ylang-ylang, eucalyptus, or similar) and 10 g of honey. Pour the mixture into a glass container and leave in a cool, dark place for 72 hours. Use the resulting mixture once a day.
Drinking antifungal tea is also beneficial. Take dropsy, tricolor violet and string in equal proportions and pour 1 tbsp. boiling water Leave for 30 minutes. Drink tea 3 times. per day 2 tbsp. l.
You can also prepare a special cream. To do this, chop, add butter, keeping the ratio 1: 1. Apply the mixture to infected nails. Repeat until the fungus disappears completely.
Compresses with mint are also very effective. Crush the mint leaves and add salt. Apply the mixture to the affected nails for 1 hour.
Using a mixture of wild apricot resin and alcohol is effective. Mix resin and alcohol in equal proportions and leave the prepared tincture in a dark place for 3 days. The resulting tincture should be lubricated daily on your nails.
Quite effective remedies are iodine and potassium permanganate. First of all, prepare a vessel with boiling water. Add a solution of manganese or iodine there. Every day, put your hands in a bowl for 10 minutes. Then wipe your nails with hydrogen peroxide. Repeat the procedure 3 times in a row and notice the results immediately!
For a month, twice a day, pipette 1 drop of iodine onto nails damaged by fungus. After a week, you will feel a fairly strong burning sensation on the damaged nails. Painful sensations on damaged nails are likely. Such signs are evidence that the measures are working. If the pain and burning sensation intensifies, apply iodine to your nails once a day.

Fungus and nail extensions

There's no need to give up professional manicure if you have nail fungus. On the contrary, affected nails require special attention every day - trimming peeling ends, cleaning the nail plate.

Manicure on nails affected by fungus differs significantly from the standard procedure. To avoid infecting all nails with fungal spores, each nail is treated with a disposable tool. This also applies to hardware manicure when a different cutter is used for the next nail.

When doing manicure and pedicure at home, you should follow these rules:

It is necessary to pre-treat your hands with a special gel;
You should not cut the cuticle, otherwise it will make it easier for the fungus to get under the nails;
After treating your nails, it is advisable to cover them with a protective varnish that has antifungal properties.

Attention! Nail extensions with fungus are prohibited: the gel or acrylic contained in the composition and coating will create an optimal environment for the spread of fungus.

If you nevertheless perform the nail extension procedure, no therapeutic agents will then penetrate through the extended nails and it will be impossible to cure the fungus. This will lead to advanced disease.

If you carry out the procedure for nail extensions in the presence of fungus, then the slightest mistake by the master can provoke the presence of a gap between your nail and the extended one. This will create ideal conditions for the fungus to spread. It will be very difficult to detect an infection through an opaque nail.

In many modern salons today there is an innovative procedure - therapeutic manicure. The need for it arose due to the fact that many people have various diseases nails

A pedicure for fungus differs from a regular one in certain additional procedures:

The nails are pre-steamed and rough skin is removed;
Antifungal drugs are used.

This is why a therapeutic pedicure is more expensive than a regular one, but the effect of such a procedure is quite good, and for some nail diseases it may be the only possible treatment option.

For nail fungus, a pedicure is performed by a specialist podiatrist. Such a master:

Will be able to professionally treat infected nails without the risk of transmitting infection;
When working, carefully processed tools are used;
Equipment with separate cutters for nails is used;
The specialist will recommend special cosmetics for the care of feet and nails;
If desired, he will help you meet with specialists for advice.

Pedicure for nail fungus at home

Home pedicure - best way nail care for fungus: this way you will not expose the master and salon clients to the risk of infection. If you give yourself a pedicure yourself, you must comply with the following conditions:

Do not cover your nails with too thick varnish;
Extending toenails with fungus is prohibited;
Do not cut the cuticle below the base - this can cause injury to the skin near the base of the nail and stimulate infection;
It is best to use medicinal varnish and, if desired, decorate with sparkles;
Don't let anyone else use your tools (ideally, each family member should have their own tools).

How to avoid getting infected with fungus in the salon?

Not all craftsmen in salons prepare tools responsibly before servicing clients. Because of this attitude, the fungus travels freely from infected nails to the nails of all clients of the beauty salon.

A good manicurist processes all the tools, uses disposable attachments, and disinfects the office using a special vacuum cleaner, which prevents the spread of fungal spores.

Note! Sterilizing instruments by wiping, boiling, or using ultraviolet light will not destroy the fungus! It can only be overcome by sterilizing instruments in an autoclave or dry-heat oven. It is acceptable to use disposable instruments.

That is why, when trusting a specialist in a salon, it is necessary to control the quality of sterilization of instruments. Do not be offended by the specialist if, having noticed a fungus on your nails, she will advise you to first consult a dermatologist.

Under colored varnishes or gels. However, most of these remedies not only do not help in the fight against the disease, but also only damage the nails more.

So, is it possible to apply gel polish and shellac to nails with fungus or is it better to wait for complete recovery?

Gel polish, which is used both at home and in nail salons, has certain advantages:

Despite the fact that such a manicure is safe, fungus under the gel polish can still develop if the infection is already in the body before the procedure.

Between the coating and the nail there are microcavities in which moisture accumulates. The lack of light also promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungal infections.

The risk of getting nail fungus after gel polish also exists if the manicure tools were not sterilized after the previous client. This is one of the reasons why it is necessary to contact only specialists with medical education and all the necessary certificates.

Is shellac safe for fungus?

Shellac is one of the most popular manicure coatings. Unlike classic extensions, shellac technology is simpler and does not take much time; a simple treatment of all nails will take about two hours .

This material is good when the “native” nail plates are quite dense and strong, but will shellac help with nail fungus - at best there will be no effect, at worst the situation will only worsen.

Shellac looks beautiful, is easy to adjust and does not cause any inconvenience in everyday life - this manicure looks and feels natural.

Using the procedure, you can hide minor defects or adjust the shape of the nail plate; high-quality work looks very impressive.

Despite many advantages over conventional nail extensions and manicures using simple varnishes, shellac has disadvantages:

the need to constantly adjust nails;
after removing shellac, the nail plate is injured;
the high cost of the procedure;
risk of fungal infection.

Nail fungus after shellac in most cases can only be noticed after removing the coating. If the disease already exists, or the nails are too thin by nature, it is better to refuse the procedure.

No coating, with the exception of special antifungal agents, can relieve the symptoms of the disease and get rid of microorganisms. When infected with a fungal infection timely treatment with medications is necessary.

Good only as auxiliaries.

What varnishes can be used for fungus

You should refrain from classic manicure or nail extensions during illness, but you can use. They are colorless and completely transparent, it will not be possible to disguise the defect, but damaged nails will recover faster.

Important! The course of treatment is long and lasts at least 3 months. Before using any antifungal varnish, you should consult your doctor.

Here are some popular antifungal varnishes:

Despite their effectiveness, varnishes destroy microorganisms only on the surface of the nail plate itself; they cannot penetrate inside.

Complex therapy, including oral medications, is often used to treat fungal diseases. In addition to antifungal agents, drugs to support immunity and antihistamines can be used.

How to protect yourself from fungus during manicure and pedicure

The easiest way to avoid getting a fungal infection is to go to a nail salon. But this alone is not enough; it is important to ensure that all instruments have been processed after the previous client.

IN good salons Masters use disposable attachments, regularly sterilize instruments and disinfect the entire office.

If a specialist notices signs of disease on your nails, he should send you to a dermatologist, and this will be the right decision.

When going to a nail salon, it is better to ask how exactly the master sterilizes the tools. Regular boiling and ultraviolet light will not help get rid of the fungus completely; it is best to process the tools in a special dry-heat oven or in an autoclave.

If the disease already exists, it is important to follow the rules even when doing a home manicure. What you need to do to avoid making the problem worse:

In addition to home procedures, you can use the services of a medical manicure or pedicure, which is carried out using special tools and products.

What is important to consider in this regard:

In addition to specialized medicinal products for nail care, medical institutions also use natural essential oils with anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Conclusion

Nails affected by fungus require no less care than healthy ones. The disease does not exclude the possibility of decorative manicure and pedicure, but for this it is necessary to use special antifungal varnishes.

You will have to give up bright gels and shellac for a while; not only do they not heal your nails, but they only contribute to the development of fungus and further injure the nail plate.

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