Sometimes it can be quite difficult to spot that you have a nail infection. Often the only outward sign that there is a problem with your nails is that they become slightly discolored. Normally during the early stages of a nail infection the nail itself will start to turn yellow.
Unfortunately if you choose to leave the infection alone rather than treat it then the problem can soon become much worse. After time the nails will not only begin to break apart but the nails themselves become thick and the discoloration of the nail worsens.
If you want to prevent the problems associated with nail infections then you need to make sure that you do certain things to your nails regularly. Below we look at just what these things are.
1. The first thing to do is that you should regularly clean and trim your nails (both on your feet and hands). Having a regular maintenance routine in place will help to prevent the buildup of fungi or bacteria under your nails and which will prevent the occurrence of an infection.
2. If at any time you find yourself with an injury to your nail (foot or hand) then make sure that you treat it immediately. This again will help to prevent the buildup of bacteria in the injury and so prevent the chance of fungus being able to thrive.
3. To prevent infections to the nails on your feet you need to have a regularly maintenance regime in place as you would with your hands. Also to further help prevent the growth of fungi (which likes warm damp places) wear clean socks at all times and regularly make sure that you clean not just the outside but the inside of your shoes as well. If you do suffer from a minor nail infection there are some over the counter nail infection medications that are worth considering trying in order to treat the problem.
For those who wear artificial nails it is important that they are aware that they are just as susceptible to nail infections as those people who do not. In fact it is probably more important that they maintain their nails well if they want to prevent them from becoming infected.
If you intend to have artificial nails fitted be aware that some of the bonding agents (glues) used to fix the artificial ones to your real ones can because of the chemicals contained within them damage your nails soft tissue. If the tissue becomes damaged this will then allow the chance for fungus to grow underneath and an infection to occur.
Really the only way of preventing such a nail infection is to make sure that you keep yours in good condition after having them fitted. If at any time the nail begins to lift away from your own then immediately seek out the assistance of a professional to make the necessary repairs. Quickly they will be able to assess if any damage has been caused and whether this will lead to an artificial nail infection. They will also be able to clean the area of the nail fully and correctly before replacing with a fresh new artificial nail. - 16083
Unfortunately if you choose to leave the infection alone rather than treat it then the problem can soon become much worse. After time the nails will not only begin to break apart but the nails themselves become thick and the discoloration of the nail worsens.
If you want to prevent the problems associated with nail infections then you need to make sure that you do certain things to your nails regularly. Below we look at just what these things are.
1. The first thing to do is that you should regularly clean and trim your nails (both on your feet and hands). Having a regular maintenance routine in place will help to prevent the buildup of fungi or bacteria under your nails and which will prevent the occurrence of an infection.
2. If at any time you find yourself with an injury to your nail (foot or hand) then make sure that you treat it immediately. This again will help to prevent the buildup of bacteria in the injury and so prevent the chance of fungus being able to thrive.
3. To prevent infections to the nails on your feet you need to have a regularly maintenance regime in place as you would with your hands. Also to further help prevent the growth of fungi (which likes warm damp places) wear clean socks at all times and regularly make sure that you clean not just the outside but the inside of your shoes as well. If you do suffer from a minor nail infection there are some over the counter nail infection medications that are worth considering trying in order to treat the problem.
For those who wear artificial nails it is important that they are aware that they are just as susceptible to nail infections as those people who do not. In fact it is probably more important that they maintain their nails well if they want to prevent them from becoming infected.
If you intend to have artificial nails fitted be aware that some of the bonding agents (glues) used to fix the artificial ones to your real ones can because of the chemicals contained within them damage your nails soft tissue. If the tissue becomes damaged this will then allow the chance for fungus to grow underneath and an infection to occur.
Really the only way of preventing such a nail infection is to make sure that you keep yours in good condition after having them fitted. If at any time the nail begins to lift away from your own then immediately seek out the assistance of a professional to make the necessary repairs. Quickly they will be able to assess if any damage has been caused and whether this will lead to an artificial nail infection. They will also be able to clean the area of the nail fully and correctly before replacing with a fresh new artificial nail. - 16083
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