Fungus of nails on the hands after nail extension: the main causes of infection

Beautiful hands are an essential attribute of a well-groomed woman. They can tell a lot about their owner, for example, about health and lifestyle. But not all naturally have good nails, so their artificial extension is popular. This procedure is fraught with certain risks. And most often there is such a problem as nail fungus after nail extension.

The main risk group

Many women regard this procedure as a quick and comfortable way to get a high-quality and beautiful manicure. But it must be remembered that it cannot guarantee 100% safety in relation to 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 tissue has an even pink color and natural shine. If, in the course of the extension manipulations, the master makes certain mistakes, this can lead to changes in the structure, transparency and color of the tissues of the nail fold, cessation of its growth and infection with fungal microflora.

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 their appearance;
• to clarify the fact of the presence of chronic pathologies;
• inform about modern types of building;
• make a prediction about the risk of infection with a fungus.

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

The main causes of nail fungus infection in salons

A large number of people use the services of a manicurist every day. For this reason, the risk of contracting a fungal infection is quite high - the next visit to a beauty salon can turn into mycosis, which has settled under the extended nails.

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

Cause	Description
UNSATISFACTORY DISINFECTION OF INSTRUMENTS IN THE INTERIOR	The fact is that fungal spores are able to remain active at high temperatures for a certain time. If the processing of the nail extension accessories will be too fast or without using appropriate antiseptics, pathogenic microorganisms will not die and end up in the hands of a healthy person.
POOR VENTILATION OF THE WORK AREA	It is possible that fungus spores may be present in the room directly in the air. If there is insufficient ventilation during the building process, they can get on the client's tool or nails, which also leads to infection.
Negligence of the master	The specialist is not conscientious about his own work, for example, does not comply with the proper hygiene requirements.
LACK OF NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATION AT THE MASTER	A poorly trained master runs the risk of making a lot of mistakes, in particular, unnecessarily cutting off the stratum corneum of the plate, allowing injury to the nail, etc. All this leads to a change in the structure and depletion of its own keratin layer, which ceases perform protective functions and cannot withstand infectious factors, including pathogens onychomycosis.
VIOLATION OF MODELING RULES	If the master, due to low qualifications, makes mistakes in shaping the plates, creating microtrauma and cracks, this can cause subsequent breakage of the extended nail. In such a situation, favorable conditions are created for the growth and development of a fungal infection.
INCORRECT BUILDING PROCEDURE	If the specialist leaves a small space between the natural nail and the artificial nail, an ideal soil is formed for the growth of the fungus.
FAILURE MATERIAL	If low quality materials are used in the salon, it is better to refuse the extension procedure. Under this condition, the chances are high that infectious agents will settle in the nail plates and begin their vigorous activity.

What to do if fungus infection could not be avoided?

Despite the careful choice of a beauty salon and external well-being, the situation when it comes time to remove extended nails and yellowness and deterioration of the structure are found under them is far from uncommon. This is how a fungal infection manifests itself after a low-skilled or erroneous work of a master. What should be done in this case?

Then treat the nail plates with any antiseptic, and start treating onychomycosis and candidiasis. It is undesirable to postpone it, since a fungal infection develops in some cases quickly and do not want to lose nails in the near future, you should start a fight with her as possible earlier.

At the initial stage of the disease, it will be enough to use local antimycotic drugs. But if the pathological process has already struck ⅓ of the nail plate and spreads further, ointments and creams with antifungal effect is no longer enough - systemic therapy with a combination of oral and external medicines.

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

Practical tips for choosing a nail artist and salon

How to protect yourself from the chain "build-up - nail fungus" 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 manicure rooms that comply with sanitary and epidemiological requirements.
• The master must have experience in the field of the nail industry, a diploma and certificates confirming this fact.
• The cabinet for manicure procedures is located isolated from other rooms of the salon; in addition, you need to pay attention to its ventilation and ventilation.
• The manicurist must wear gloves and a mask during the extension procedure. A special ultraviolet lamp with a bactericidal effect or any other disinfectant equipment should be present on the table. Materials intended for building are used only of high quality.

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

Is the master to blame for the infection with the fungus?

Based on the foregoing, it is safe to say that it is a specialist who becomes a direct source of infection if he pays insufficient attention to the disinfection of the instrument, makes mistakes in the extension technique or uses poor quality material. Of course, it is impossible to keep track of every master, therefore, when visiting a manicure room, 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.

A good specialist will always examine the client's hands before manipulation, and if he has doubts regarding their health, for example, symptoms of onychomycosis, will refuse to build up and advise to initially cure disease. Safety is the main thing that qualified craftsmen focus on.

How to restore and strengthen nails after extension?

After the artificial plates are removed, any, even healthy nails, look unimportant. As a result of the past grinding and repeated corrections, the stratum corneum is thinned and dehydrated, and the tissues themselves are deformed. Harm to his health and materials used for building.

Faced with a similar picture, many women consider it necessary to make artificial nails again 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.

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 the multiplication and growth of the nail fungus.
• Give up the habit of biting and biting your nails. This will aggravate the health of the plates and cause excessive stratification.
• Include as many dairy products as possible in your diet. Take vitamins fortified with calcium. Additionally, drink a course of badger fat in capsules.
• In the pharmacy, you can buy such an inexpensive caring agent as “Smart Enamel” varnish. It is intended for the treatment of fingernails and toenails. With its help, you can restore the health of the plates in literally 2 weeks with regular application in 2 layers.
• It is better to give up regular varnish for 2 months. If this is not possible, it is recommended to apply it to the base of "Smart enamel", which will protect the plates from the negative influence of the components of decorative cosmetics.
• Less contact with water. You should use special gloves to wash the dishes and the floor, as well as do other household cleaning tasks.
• After a shower or bath, while the nails are softened, it is advisable to treat them with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice - the acidic environment will create unbearable conditions for the life of the fungus, preventing the possible infection.
• Do not trim and file wet plates. Nails must be dried, otherwise, their structure will begin to exfoliate with a vengeance.

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

Unfortunately, not all masters in manicure rooms prepare tools for the arrival of the next client with due responsibility. In addition, not all of them are endowed with the appropriate skill level. Due to this attitude, the pathogens of the fungus easily spread from the nails of a sick person to a healthy one. To keep yourself safe, use the tips in this article.