We used to treat pedicures as an aesthetic procedure. Smooth heels, varnished nails look attractive. But what if you are struck by a fungus? Of course, you can put the aesthetic moment at the forefront. Let's cover the affected nail plate with thick varnish! Perhaps the sore will resolve itself … But when we wash off the varnish, it turns out that the fungus under it has filled the entire nail and has also spread to he althy fingers. This disease cannot be neglected. So you can infect other households. In addition, the fungus, in addition to its extremely unaesthetic appearance, has other associated problems: overthrow, an unpleasant odor. Based on this, you involuntarily wonder whether you can do a pedicure with nail fungus or not? Maybe wait until the sore is completely cured? In this article, we will tell you how to make your legs both he althy and beautiful at the same time.
Types of nail fungus in humans
In the modern world, the spread of onychomycosis is becoming threateningdimensions. Twenty percent of the world's population complains about nail fungus - every fifth inhabitant of the planet! And in old age, the likelihood of catching some type of onychomycosis only increases. What could be the reason for this? Tight shoes made of synthetic materials are now common. The legs feel bad in it, and therefore “catch” the dermaphrodites Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton interdigitale, Trichophyton rubrum and others that exist in public places.
Onychomycosis can also occur after an injury, and as a result of other ailments - against the background of reduced immunity. So, a third of diabetics are victims of this skin disease. Before we look into the question of whether a pedicure is done for nail fungus, consider the first symptoms of this skin problem. The dermaphrodites that we have listed here affect the plate in a similar way. There are normotrophic onychomycosis. White and yellow spots appear on the plate, in an advanced case - stripes. With hypertrophic onychomycosis, the color of the nail also changes, it is deformed and thickened. And, finally, the onycholytic fungus completely corrodes the plate, so that it is torn away from the bed. We add that the first symptoms of the disease cannot be ignored, otherwise you can lose your nail. Treatment should begin immediately.
Pedicure with nail fungus: where to do it?
There are many ointments on the market against onychomycosis. For complex treatment, tablets are prescribed. But the treatment of the fungus is difficult because dermaphroditemicroorganisms nest in the inner layers of the nail plate. Therefore, if you stop treatment with the disappearance of signs of infection, the disease will definitely return. Ointments should be applied for at least three months. And even better - a year, until the nail is completely renewed. Does it follow from this that for this period one should abandon the pedicure, make a choice in favor of he alth, not beauty?
Experts say: it is possible to combine treatment with an aesthetic component. But pedicure should be done only in medical institutions. It cannot be done at home. Even if we leave out the fact that you will infect all manicure tools with a fungus, you, through inexperience, can only harm an already sore nail plate.
Why you should see a specialist
He althy feet don't need much to look beautiful. Sand the nails, carefully cut the cuticle, apply varnish - and you're done! But, alas, the usual pedicure, and even done with one's own hand at home, is completely contraindicated in case of fungus. Under a thick layer of varnish, pathogenic bacteria feel especially at ease - after all, all healing ointments remain on the enamel.
And how fungus loves wounds from cuts! If you treated the affected nail, wiped the tool with a cotton swab with alcohol and proceeded to other fingers, then consider that mycosis will soon affect the entire foot. Therefore, having noticed the first symptoms of infection, hurry up to get a medical pedicure. Nail fungus (pathogenic bacteria) is destroyed only after processing the instruments in an autoclave, at high temperatures. Podiatrist, unlike a girl in the usualbeauty salon, has a medical degree. He will not only carry out a medical procedure, but also advise ointments and tablets that will be most effective in your case.
What is a hardware pedicure for nail fungus
This is a therapeutic procedure, which, in addition, returns a beautiful and well-groomed appearance to the feet. What is this pedicure and how is it different from the usual one? In order to understand this, you need to study at least a little the vital activity of fungal infections. Nails are affected by dermaphrodites - bacteria that feed on the carotene contained in the plate. The fungus itself hides in the deep layers. Therefore, ointments cover only the waste products of bacteria, and it is quite difficult to break through to them themselves.
During a medical pedicure, the doctor carefully removes the upper layers of the plate. This eliminates the visible symptoms of the disease (yellow and white stripes and spots). The nail thickened as a result of the disease acquires its original appearance. In addition, the bacteria parasitizing on the plate become defenseless. Healing ointments will then act more effectively.
Is this procedure painful?
Remove the upper layers of the nail plate… From these words alone, the frost goes through the skin. But don't worry. The podiatrist's office has high-tech licensed equipment. A pedicure for nail fungus is really done with an apparatus that looks like a dentist's drill. And if you've ever had a tartar removed, you'll understand.how this procedure works.
It should be remembered that the upper layers of the nail plate affected by the fungus are already dead corneas. Therefore, the body says goodbye to them, as well as to limescale on the teeth, without undue sentimentality. The podiatrist has at his disposal several types of nozzles. And the cutter rotates at a speed of 25 thousand revolutions per minute. Therefore, the removal of areas affected by the fungus is absolutely painless, as with the removal of tartar.
How the procedure works
First, the doctor, dressed as for the operation: in a gown, cap, gloves and a mask, listens to the patient and examines his legs. He decides which procedure to carry out. The patient is seated in a chair. All used towels and napkins are exclusively disposable. The equipment is sent to the autoclave after use. After each client, the entire surface of the chair is washed with a disinfectant solution.
At the beginning of a medical pedicure for nail fungus, the doctor treats all the patient's feet with an antiseptic. This is done so that the spores of microorganisms as a result of treatment do not get into micro-cracks and wounds, causing re-infection. Then a soft and painless removal of the affected areas is carried out. The doctor brings a second apparatus, similar to a small vacuum cleaner, to the nails. He takes away the exfoliated particles so that they do not cause re-infection with the fungus. After the procedure, medicated ointments are applied to the nails.
Finally, the aesthetic component. Nails are covered with a special varnish fornails, which is a hostile environment for microorganisms. If the plate had to be completely removed, then a prosthesis is applied to the phalanx of the finger.
Who should get a hardware pedicure
A podologist is a broad specialist in his field. It will help get rid of not only mycosis, but also especially difficult calluses and corns. The doctor will easily eliminate ingrown nails. It will help remove warts on the soles of the feet. If you have brittle and weak nails, the doctor will advise a comprehensive treatment. And if you have a so-called diabetic foot, a medical pedicure will also help you. When nail fungus, one nozzle is used for milling, when removing corns, others are used. A podologist can refer you to other specialists - a dermatologist, an endocrinologist. After all, our nails often signal diseases hidden in the body that we are not even aware of.
Fungus Prevention
It has long been known that it is easier to prevent a disease than to cure it. And in order not to need a special pedicure for nail fungus, it is better to protect yourself from mycosis in advance. How? Doctors believe that fungal infection comes from within the body. Of course, these microbes are also transmitted externally - through shared towels, slippers, manicure tools. But fungal bacteria are everywhere, and we even get them from food - especially sugar, cheese, grains, nuts.
But one person picks up mycosis, and the second remains he althy. Why? It's all about the immune system. Sometimes taking antibiotics kills he althy gut flora. Withoutbacteriophages, the fungus spreads throughout the body, and that, in turn, brings the infection to the periphery - that is, to the corneas. Thus, nail fungus is a signal that not everything is in order with our internal he alth.
Personal hygiene
If you or someone in the family is affected by this ailment, all households need to be very careful. At the first symptoms of the disease (peeling and delamination of the plate, the appearance of yellow stripes), you should contact a medical facility and do a pedicure for nail fungus. The patient should have individual manicure accessories, pumice and a towel for the feet. Shared slippers in the family may be carriers of the disease.
To help the doctor
It should be clear that a pedicure for nail fungus is not a panacea, but only part of a comprehensive treatment. The procedure is intended only to remove the top layer of the plate. But fungal bacteria also live in the inner layers of the nail. Therefore, you should continue treatment with ointments, as well as take pills as prescribed by a podiatrist or dermatologist. As we have said, the fungus is extremely tenacious and insidious. If you stop treatment with the disappearance of visible signs of the disease, he will definitely return.
You need to wait until the nail grows completely. In this case, special attention should be paid to shoes. Choose loose shoes with moderate heels, in which the legs would not be overstressed. Sweat is a great medium for fungus to spread. Choose shoes that are breathable and made from natural materials. Treat regularlythe inside of the boots with disinfectant to avoid reinfection.
