Curing toenail fungus with prescription and natural remedies | Pedicures and Toenail Fungus

This little piggy went to the market and this little piggy went to the nail salon and now has toenail fungus…Oh No! We all enjoy a good pedicure now and again. Though they probably won’t admit it, even men enjoy having their feet massaged and their toenails buffed to perfection. After all, the term “metro-sexual” had to come from somewhere! But how safe are pedicures and how do you know you won’t contract some type of foot or toenail fungus while soaking your tootsies in that tub of lavender scented foot wash that has been used by countless other customers? 

There are several things you can do to ensure that your trip to the spa or nail salon is all fun and no fungus. First of all, make sure that the salon you patronize is clean and well kept. If you walk into a salon that is dirty and unorganized that should be your first clue to turn around and go somewhere else. Also, make sure that the salon you choose is licensed by their state governing board (usually the board of cosmetology). The Salon’s license should be displayed and clearly visible to all customers. Not only should the salon be licensed, the technicians working there should be too! Don’t be embarrassed to ask for credentials. 

If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, A Complete Guide to Manicure & Pedicure will help you achieve professional results at home and while eliminating the risk of picking up a toenail fungus at the salon.
 

There are several health risks that are associated with nail salons including fungal, bacterial, and viral infections. One of the best ways to keep your toes happy, healthy and infection free is to always bring your own instruments with you. Investing in a good nail clipper, cuticle nipper, cuticle pusher and currette cleaner is a great way to ensure a fungus free pedicure. Another great thing about bringing your own instruments is that you know they are sanitary and clean! One of the easiest ways to contract foot or toenail fungus is through instruments that have not been serialized properly. If you do not have your own pedicure tools, be sure to ask the technician how their tools are cleaned. Hopefully, they use an autoclave (most high end salons do). Autoclaving is the best way to sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools that have been used on countless individuals.  

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Not only should the salon’s tools be clean, their technicians should be too! The technician should ALWAYS wash his or her hands before starting your pedicure and they should have fresh, clean towels available as well. Take a quick look at the technicians own nails. Are they clean and neat? If not, you may want to consider going elsewhere. After all, if they don’t take pride in their own nails…they probably don’t care much about yours! 

Overall, your chances of contracting toenail fungus or some other type of infection from a reputable salon are very slim. By taking simple precautions such as bringing your own pedicure instruments and asking for credentials, will help to ensure that your next trip to the nail salon is relaxing, fun and fungus free!