Many psychologists say that men pay more attention not to beautiful, but to well-groomed women. Unwashed, sticky icicle hair and poor quality skin can disfigure anyone. A fungus or greenish mold on the nails will scare away even the most daring fans.
Causes of fungus infection
Even the busiest woman can quickly put herself in order. A huge number of islands of nail-bars are located in shopping centers. You can get a beautiful manicure during your lunch break, enjoying a cup of aromatic coffee.
The many advantages of nail bars become less obvious when you think about the disadvantages. Unfortunately, in a shopping center, most manicurists cannot fully monitor even their own hygiene. And even less attention is paid to working tools.
Only an autoclave or an ultraviolet sterilizer can disinfect scissors and nippers qualitatively. Most nail bar workers are limited to cotton wool soaked in alcohol. Such treatment is not capable of reliably protecting against viruses and bacteria. Therefore, some clients, in addition to fashionable manicure, carry viruses and staphylococci, as well as fungal spores, on their nails.
The development of onychomycosis underextended nails can not be noticed immediately. During this time, spores infect the entire plate. May affect the skin and move to neighboring fingers. The nail becomes dull, becomes a dirty yellow color, breaks and moves away from the bed.
Unaesthetic appearance is far from the only problem of onychomycosis. A fungal infection that has not been completely cured is the gateway to other infections, such as erysipelas. In rare cases, mold on the nails can cause deep mycosis. Sprouted spores of the fungus enter the bloodstream and affect the internal organs.
Green nails and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Incorrectly done manicure often causes the development of mold on the nails on the hands. The cause of the pathology is not a fungus at all, but a Pseudomonas aeruginosa (pseudomonia). The main symptoms of the disease include:
- The nail gradually changes color to greenish. Experienced craftsmen know that the acidity of the environment affects the shade. The pigment can be orange and red. And recently, information has appeared that new types of Pseudomonas aeruginosa can stain the nail black.
- The plate thickens, begins to crumble along the edges.
- The finger may swell and hurt.
Many nail technicians believe that mold on nails is caused by a fungus. This happens because the infection looks like the same blue-green coating that can be found on old bread. Molds, unlike Pseudomonia, are not pathogenic for the human body.
A misdiagnosis can be costly. As long as the patient spends money on expensive antifungal drugs, the disease will continue to progress. The consequences of the development of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are dangerous for the body.
Reason for development
An unprofessional nail extension procedure is capable of provoking the development of an infection. Mold thrives best in warm, humid environments. It will be able to develop provided that the human immunity is weakened.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is found in abundance in the environment, such as in water, on furniture, and even on human skin. Favorable conditions for the development of pseudomonia are created during nail extension or correction, if the drying and sterilization procedure was not followed, and also due to injuries.
Until the end, the transmission paths of pseudomonia have not been studied. Most often this happens in nail salons through tools and in the household way.
It is dangerous to correct yourself. Such actions most often lead to the development of mold on the nails. When a woman tries to fix the exfoliated gel with glue or varnish, an air cushion forms between the coating and the nail. There the pseudomony is sealed. In a humid and warm environment, it begins to develop intensively. And the keratin of the nail becomes a nutrient for her.
Possible Complications
The mold formed on the nails after extension is capable of within two weekshit the whole plate. The finger gradually reddens, swells and becomes painful. There is a risk of infection spreading to soft tissues and infection of the whole body.
Fortunately, such neglected cases are the exception. Most often, a woman seeks help as soon as she notices a green spot on her nail. At the initial stage, getting rid of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is easy.
Mold treatment
The way to treat nail mold depends on the stage of the disease. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is easiest to destroy when it is on the surface of the plate. You can do this in the salon, during a regular manicure or correction procedure:
- The master must file the affected area.
- There is no need to completely remove the stain. Most likely, a greenish shadow will remain - this is a consequence of the penetration of the pigment into the deeper layer of the plate. It does not pose any he alth hazard.
- The affected nail is treated with an antiseptic. Additionally, it is recommended to make a 15-minute bath with vinegar. It is useful to treat the plate with natural lemon juice. Some cosmetic companies produce drugs aimed at the destruction of pseudomonas.
- Usually, such treatment is enough to completely cleanse the nail plate from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The procedure can be completed and a new gel or acrylic coating applied. The stain that remains will gradually grow back with the nail.
In more advanced situations, the infection spreads to the entire thickness of the plate andaffects rollers. In this case, it is necessary to remove the artificial material in the cabin, then consult a doctor. About how to treat mold on a nail in a more difficult situation, the doctor knows better than the manicurist.
You can quickly get rid of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. To do this, it is necessary to completely remove the nail plate in a hospital setting. Few people take this step, so doctors recommend the following treatment options:
- Topical application of antibiotic solutions. For example, "Bacitracin" is smeared four times a day on the affected nails.
- Oral antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin).
On average, treatment lasts about three weeks. In advanced cases, it can take up to several months.
Recipes of traditional medicine
There are situations when it is not possible to seek help from a doctor or a qualified manicurist. In this case, traditional medicine recipes will help. Before applying them, it is necessary to remove the artificial turf. Then use the following tools:
- Dissolve a tablespoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Soak nails in the bath in the morning and evening for 10 minutes.
- Tea tree oil rubbed three times a day on the affected plates.
- Make compresses. Any tincture of alcohol will do for this.
Prevention
Mold on the nails will never appear if all preventive measures are followed. First of all, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of manicuresalon. Check with the master if he uses an ultraviolet sterilizer or an autoclave. Request that instruments be decontaminated in the presence of the client.
Pseudomonia actively grows in a humid environment. Therefore, extended nails are recommended to be kept dry. Wear rubber gloves when washing dishes or other household chores.
Under no circumstances should peeled acrylic or gel be glued by yourself. It is also not recommended to paint over the damaged area with varnish. It is necessary to sign up for a correction as soon as possible or to remove the extension material yourself.
It is important to observe the listed safety measures. This will help keep your nails he althy and beautiful.
