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Hygiene Key to Avoiding Nail Fungus Infections

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Sort Desciption: There are a number of things you can do to help prevent nail fungus and infections during the hot summer months, says the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. ...

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There are a number of things you can do to help prevent nail fungus and infections during the hot summer months, says the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The society offers the following tips: Purchase your own tools for use in nail salon procedures. Infectious particles can be transmitted on tools such as emery boards, which cannot be sterilized. Ask about the sanitation standards of nail salons. How do they clean their equipment and how often? How often do they change the filters in the foot massages? Keep your toenails trimmed, clean and neat. Keeping your nails healthy helps prevent the spread of infection and helps your overall health. Make an annual visit to a dermasurgeon to have your skin and nails checked for early signs of illness or problems. Dont have your cuticles cut during salon procedures. If too much of the cuticle is cut back during a manicure, the cuticle can be separated from the nail, and infectious agents can get into the exposed area. Dont shave your legs before theyre exposed to circulating water in a pedicure spa. Nicks and cuts from shaving can be infected by bacteria in inadequately cleaned pedicure spas. Dont ignore infections. If theres redness or soreness after a procedure, it may be a sign of an infection. See your dermasurgeon. Only go to licensed, trained professionals. Each ...

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