If the nail extension procedure was performed incorrectly, then moldy fungus may appear on natural nails. Special preparations and folk remedies will help get rid of this nail defect.
Beautiful extended nails attract attention, because this is a sign that the owner of such an ideal manicure takes care of herself. But the extension process can hide dangers for nails.
Often, a few days after the procedure, the artificial nail plate becomes dull and mold appears underneath it. Why does this happen and is it dangerous for natural nails?
Mold on the nail under the gel? What is this? Photo
Masters in beauty salons can save on materials. This will lead to problems with the health of the nails - detachment of the artificial nail plate from the natural nail.
Moisture accumulates in the resulting pocket, and mold appears on the nail under the gel. What is this and how to fix it? Photos allow you to clearly see what this defect of an incorrectly performed procedure looks like.
The natural nail plate may become deformed. A woman should monitor the condition of her new nails.
IMPORTANT: If mold appears under the extended nails, then you need to go to the salon and have them removed.
If this is not done in a timely manner, the disease onycholysis may develop. The nail will change its color, and then recovery and treatment will take at least six months. In addition to mold, stains from ingrained materials may appear. Only a qualified technician will be able to determine the cause and origin of green spots on the nail plate.
Base coat while drying
The base is one of the reasons why nails may hurt under gel polish. Have you noticed that while drying the base coat in the lamp, your nails burn? It is the base that bakes, and not the gel polish, as many people think. I wrote about this in detail in the article why gel polish bakes. The base coat is in direct contact with the nail plate. As the base hardens, a lot of heat is released and the nails really start to burn. The burning sensation goes away after the coating has completely hardened in the lamp. The more powerful the lamp, the faster the hardening occurs and the burning goes away. I use an LED lamp and it only takes 30 seconds to dry my nails.
Nail fungus - mold
In a beauty salon, you can not only get the perfect manicure, but also infect your natural nails. Nail fungus and mold are closely related. When the nail plate becomes infected with mold fungi, color changes and deformation occur. Therefore, green mold spots may be visible under extended nails.
IMPORTANT: To avoid getting nails infected in the salon, the technician must disinfect the tools.
Ideally, he should use an autoclave. But this equipment is expensive and not available to everyone. It will be good if the manicurist has a device with an ultraviolet emitter.
IMPORTANT: UV rays kill many bacteria that cause infection.
Symptoms and possible complications
Poor quality manicure is the cause of the development of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Most manicurists believe that the cause of green nails is a common fungus.
On the one hand, it is easy to confuse due to the presence of a blue-green coating, but only pseudomonia is pathogenic for the body, unlike fungus. Such a mistake by a manicurist can be costly. While the client tries to cure an ordinary fungus, spending money on medicine, Pseudomonas aeruginosa will continue to develop. The consequences of such negligence can be dangerous for the entire body.
The entire nail platinum is affected by pseudomonia within two weeks after extension. Fingers become red, swollen and painful. It is possible that the infection may spread to soft tissues and infect the entire body. Such cases, fortunately, are the exception rather than the rule.
When the first signs of changes in the nail appear, consult a doctor immediately. At the initial stage, eliminating Pseudomonas aeruginosa is not difficult.
What causes green mold to appear on nails?
Before starting the extension process, a qualified master examines the client’s hands and nails. There should be no damage, discoloration or other defects that indicate the presence of infection or any disease. If any imperfections in the nail plate are visible, then the master refuses to carry out the procedure.
The reasons for the appearance of green mold on nails include the following aspects:
- weak immunity
- nail infection
- fungal disease
- improperly performed extension procedure
- constant contact of a woman’s hands with water, cleaning products and high temperatures
IMPORTANT: If you have a green coating on the nail plate, then after removing the extended nails, consult a dermatologist. He will make a diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment.
What will help restore your nails as quickly as possible?
Regardless of the reason - you tripped, or pinched your finger, or the manicure procedure was poor - you need to remove the stain from a doctor, who must pierce the nail so that the required amount of blood flows out. But this procedure cannot be carried out at home, it is very dangerous.
If you hurt your finger and the nail turns black, then:
- You should immediately apply an object that has a low temperature to your finger - this will eliminate the most unpleasant bruises.
- If blood is bleeding from the skin under the nail plate, do not try to stop it. It will even be better if you put a little pressure on the nail so that more blood flows out. But before doing this, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly.
- Always keep your nail plates clean, especially if they darken. To do this, use a gauze bandage, plaster or bandages before visiting a doctor.
- Go to the emergency room if the skin on your fingers turns black quickly. Releasing blood and eliminating hematoma formations is unpleasant, but necessary, because then the nail will not begin to die and the pain will subside. So, be sure to see a doctor, especially if you have suffered bruises on your toes or hands.
If the plate turns black due to fungus, then you should not treat it yourself - there are different bacteria, and there are certain medications to eliminate each of them. Only with the help of laboratory tests can you find out exactly what kind of infection it is, after which a specialist can provide the patient with the correct therapy.
You need to remove the effects of the fungus with the help of compresses, soda-based lotions, and herbs. Products consisting of oils are also actively used. Timely medical examinations are also necessary. Pay close attention to your health, this will help avoid the appearance of dark spots on your nails.
Nail mold treatment and medications
To treat moldy fungus on nails, various ointments, gels and varnishes are used.
- Lacquer Lotseryl and Batrafen are considered effective. The substances of these varnishes penetrate deep into the nail plate and produce a disinfecting effect.
- Lamisil with terbinafine hydrochloride in its composition works well against nail mold. This ointment has a wide spectrum of action and helps in the treatment of nail fungus and mold on the nail plate
Popular drugs for mold fungus include Fluconazole. This medicine can be administered intravenously if the disease has complications or used as drops.
RECIPE: Apply the medicine to the nail plate a few drops. Wait until the liquid is completely absorbed. Repeat every day until complete recovery.
Exoderil solution can be used in the form of drops. This drug contains naftifine hydrochloride. This active substance reduces the formation of ergosterol, which is part of the cells of a fungal infection.
TIP: To completely cure the disease, use the medicine for at least one month.
Why does the plate peel off from the nail bed and what does it mean?
Genetics
In people suffering from autoimmune diseases, there is a hyperreaction of the immune system with the subsequent development of autoimmune inflammation and disruption of the integrity of healthy tissues.
The following symptoms are typical for this type of disease :
- thickening and deformation;
- rough surface;
- delamination;
- dullness of the nail with dotted, linear white or black inclusions;
- change in shape, similar to a saucer in the center of the nail;
- inflammation of the cuticle.
Poor quality care and manicure
When performing a manicure, the master must comply with all sanitary and hygienic rules for serving the client. Manicure instruments must undergo mandatory sterilization and disinfection.
Detachment of the nail plate can occur both after salon procedures and as a result of inappropriate care at home, for example:
- too frequent nail extensions and gel polish application;
- low-quality nail care products;
- using nail polish remover with acetone;
- inaccurate filing of nails - it is not recommended to move the file in different directions; you need to hold the tool at an acute angle to the nail plate;
- mistakes when removing nail polish.
Work specifics
The condition of nails directly depends on the nature of work activity .
Harmful working conditions can also cause nail peeling. Diseases can be caused by dangerous components included in household chemicals, as well as by mechanical factors and damage to nails when performing the same work with your hands.
The following professions deserve special attention:
- typist;
- cook;
- hairdresser;
- workers;
- cleaners;
- employees of laundries, dry cleaners, car washes.
The main symptoms of onycholysis associated with work activities:
- yellow tint of nails;
- longitudinal grooves of the nail;
- lack of smoothness and shine;
- impressions of the nail plate;
- fragility and porosity of the nail;
- splitting of the nail plate in the transverse direction.
Lack of vitamins
The development of vitamin deficiency disrupts the structure of the posterior part of the nail plate - the matrix. Externally, a lack of vitamins (vitaminosis) affects differently :
- separation of the nail surface;
- the appearance of white transverse stripes;
- mottled with yellowish stripes;
- yellow nails;
- fragility and curvature;
- the presence of shapeless spots or inclusions.
Nervousness
Stressful situations affect the entire body, and nails are no exception. Nail diseases are most likely influenced by long-term stress .
Nervousness triggers the development of many diseases. Symptoms associated with mental imbalance sometimes manifest as:
- growths of the nail;
- fragility;
- whitish-blurred nail color;
- uneven and rough surfaces;
- inflammation of the cuticle.
Hand injuries
If the hands are injured, the nail plate may be torn off. However, this area is characterized by rejection of the nail sheet over time, not immediately. The most typical types of impacts and injuries :
- pinched finger;
- injury;
- compression.
Therapy for injuries is a long process: the nail grows back over several months.
Often an overgrown nail shows signs of deformation.:
- lack of connection between the outer edge and the bed;
- partial bifurcation of the nail during growth transversely or longitudinally;
- depressions;
- saucer-shaped deformities;
- whitish or dark spots.
Hormonal imbalances
Hormonal imbalance or hormonal imbalance can be a consequence of many diseases and cause a large number of pathological conditions in the body.
And nails are no exception! Malfunctions of the thyroid gland have the most significant effect , causing nail detachment.
Typical violations:
- fragility and brittleness of nails;
- porosity and unevenness of the plates;
- loose nail surface;
- yellowing and fading.
Fungus
In first place among the causes of split nails is fungus (forty percent of the total number of diseases). According to modern scientific data, more than two hundred mycobacteria have been identified. The main action of the fungus is aimed at destroying bonds. Let's look at the characteristic features:
- rough and furrowed nail plate;
- yellowed and thickened;
- detachment of the nail from the inner edge;
- saucer-shaped notch in the center.
Medicines
Excessive use of medications negatively affects the health of the nails, as a result of which they can move away from the epidermis. The most dangerous drugs are :
- beta receptor blockers;
- antibiotics: fluoroquinolones and tetracycline;
- lithium preparations.
While taking it, the following nail growth disorders may occur::
- fragility;
- whitish-gray tint;
- formation of depressions;
- disturbances in the structure of the nail layers (thickening);
- appearance of roughness.
Diseases
There are a number of diseases, both acute and chronic, in which nail peeling can occur. The most common systemic diseases associated with this disease are the following :
- gastrointestinal, such as gastritis or ulcers;
- of cardio-vascular system;
- nervous system;
- endocrine disorders;
- skin diseases: atopic dermatitis, bullous dermatosis, eczema and psoriasis.
Mold under the nail: folk remedies for treating nail fungus
After removing the extended nail, refrain from any manipulation of the nails. Perform only therapeutic procedures that help restore the nail plate. Folk remedies for treating nail fungus will help remove mold.
IMPORTANT: First, visit the salon and remove your nail extensions!
After this, you can begin treatment with folk remedies that will help make the nail plate strong and healthy.
RECIPE: Dissolve half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm boiled water. Lubricate the nail plate with this solution. After the soda water has dried, apply celandine oil.
If you buy birch tar at the pharmacy, then you can prepare an effective remedy.
RECIPE : Steam your hands in a basin with warm soapy water (use laundry soap). If your nails are long, cut them. Spread the nail plates with birch tar. If possible, do not wash off this substance for 2-3 hours. Do this procedure every day and after a couple of weeks you can forget about moldy fungus on your nails!
Fungal infection does not like alkaline and acidic environments. Therefore, you can come up with your own recipes and alternate treatments for greater effectiveness.
TIP: Use lemon or apple cider vinegar as ingredients for nail masks.
Mold on nails: tips and reviews
It is very unpleasant when mold appears on your nails. Advice and reviews will help you get rid of the disease once and for all. Use local treatment - this will help restore the nail and make it strong.
Go to an appointment with a dermatologist and carry out all the necessary examinations that the doctor prescribes. In parallel with treatment with folk remedies, follow the doctor’s recommendations.
IMPORTANT: A disease such as moldy nail fungus requires patience. After all, to obtain an effective result, treatment must be long-term.
Entrust your manicure hands only to trusted professionals who have everything necessary to disinfect tools and their workplace.
Do not put your nails in danger; if you have any defects or diseases, avoid manicure for a while. Be healthy!
Home treatments
Applying and removing the coating always injures the nail. Anyone can get whiteheads, but there are several ways to get rid of them and get your nail plate in order. Home treatments are in no way inferior to salon treatments. By taking care of your nails at home, you save money and do restoration procedures at a time convenient for you. Of course, the duration of treatment is a little longer than with professionals, but this way you will learn how to restore a damaged nail plate in any situation, without resorting to the services of specialists. Here are some simple but effective ways:
1. Baths
based on sea salt or with the addition of olive oil. This procedure will strengthen the plate and moisturize the skin of the hands and soften the cuticle. Olive oil is slightly warmed up before use; about seven to ten procedures must be done. It is recommended to take a salt bath no more than 2-3 times a week. If there is irritation, then a chamomile bath will cope well with this problem.
2. Masks
:
- using lemon juice. It is necessary to rub the liquid into the nail plates;
- based on berries. Berries such as currants, cranberries, and rowan will do an excellent job of restoring damaged nails. It is necessary to prepare a paste and apply it to the nails, leave for no more than fifteen minutes;
- An iodine mesh will help strengthen your nails and relieve the negative effects of shellac.
During the treatment of the nail plate, it is better to refrain from using varnishes and cover the nails with nourishing agents.
