I had acrylic nails and somehow picked up a fungal infection. It seems to be under control but is not gone yet. Someone suggested using artificial plastic nails while recovering. Don't know if this is helping or not. Also does anyone know of any tricks to have decent looking real nails if I give up the artificial ones entirely? I work in a medical office and decent looking hands are almost a have-to. I have VERY weak, flaky raggy real nails. Thanks for any tips.Can artficial nails be used while recovering from a fungus infection?
No. You can't put nails on while trying to get rid of a fungal infection. You can't treat it if you have fake nails covering the nail plate, and you're also providing a breeding ground for further infection.
Don't even paint your nails while treating the infection unless it is the treatment polish, which is clear (gotten at Sallys).Can artficial nails be used while recovering from a fungus infection?
u can use fake nails, but your real nails need time to heal properly before you cover them again. in the meantime, try using opi nail envy, and keeping your nails well groomed. give it some time, and your nails will look great again.
the website for the nail envy is www.opi.com. a little pricey, but made my nails beautiful!
dont use plastic nails while u r recovering. n a good way 2 make your nails look good r 2 file them n put nail hardner on n then make a decision if u r gonna wear the nails anymore or not
no its not recommended that you wear nail enhancements while treating a fungal infection....the fungus 9 times out of 10 didnt come from the enhancement itself....you can truly ONLY get a fungus infection if the nail tech isnt properly sanitizing their emplements....the nail where the fungus is needs to breath and be treated properly with medication....you can get this medication from a pharmacy or from a beauty supply store like sally's....you can also try a product for stronger nails by hard as nails(which you can also get from walgreens or cvs)hope this helps
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Can some one get HIV or hepatitis B infection if someone is accidently scratched by finger nail of that person
No.
HIV is only trasmitted through DIRECT transfer of bodily fluids (blood, seminal and vaginal fluids).
So you can only basically get HIV if you engage in unsafe sex, share hypodermic needles, or someone has a cut, from which blood gets directly into someone else's cut. That's about it.Can some one get HIV or hepatitis B infection if someone is accidently scratched by finger nail of that person
In certain circumstances I suppose it could but the possibility is so remote that it doesn't even need discussing! The HIV virus dies immediately when exposed to air, that's why it has to be transmitted by body fluids. The same goes for Hep B, you have to have direct contact, not a small scratch. You are fine but if you continue to worry make an appointment with your doctor and discuss it with them.Can some one get HIV or hepatitis B infection if someone is accidently scratched by finger nail of that person
Not a very good chance of it, especially if there was no blood on the fingernail. If there was blood on the fingernail prior to the scratch I would say yes there is a good possibility. The HIV virus is not killed immediately upon being exposed to air, it will die overtime, or with bleach, or sometype of antiviral. I think you are okay here though.
No. Not at all
If you wanna know more details on it. Take a look into the below link. Its actually good. It will answer even other questions if you have on AIDS and Hepatitis.
AIDS: http://www.sfaf.org/aids101/transmission鈥?/a>
Hepatitis B: http://www.dhpe.org/infect/hepb.html
If that nail has stains of fresh blood then there is a chance of getting transmitted. other wise there is a little chance of getting HIV or Heptitis infection.....
no only open cuts can transmit the disease.
HIV is only trasmitted through DIRECT transfer of bodily fluids (blood, seminal and vaginal fluids).
So you can only basically get HIV if you engage in unsafe sex, share hypodermic needles, or someone has a cut, from which blood gets directly into someone else's cut. That's about it.Can some one get HIV or hepatitis B infection if someone is accidently scratched by finger nail of that person
In certain circumstances I suppose it could but the possibility is so remote that it doesn't even need discussing! The HIV virus dies immediately when exposed to air, that's why it has to be transmitted by body fluids. The same goes for Hep B, you have to have direct contact, not a small scratch. You are fine but if you continue to worry make an appointment with your doctor and discuss it with them.Can some one get HIV or hepatitis B infection if someone is accidently scratched by finger nail of that person
Not a very good chance of it, especially if there was no blood on the fingernail. If there was blood on the fingernail prior to the scratch I would say yes there is a good possibility. The HIV virus is not killed immediately upon being exposed to air, it will die overtime, or with bleach, or sometype of antiviral. I think you are okay here though.
No. Not at all
If you wanna know more details on it. Take a look into the below link. Its actually good. It will answer even other questions if you have on AIDS and Hepatitis.
AIDS: http://www.sfaf.org/aids101/transmission鈥?/a>
Hepatitis B: http://www.dhpe.org/infect/hepb.html
If that nail has stains of fresh blood then there is a chance of getting transmitted. other wise there is a little chance of getting HIV or Heptitis infection.....
no only open cuts can transmit the disease.
I dont have a nail fungus, but dont want an infection. please help my toe.?
i dont have a podiatrist, i need alternative help with my toe nail. it ripped off and is not growing fast enough. please help.I dont have a nail fungus, but dont want an infection. please help my toe.?
Apply rubbing alcohol.
Apply rubbing alcohol.
After curing an infection, now I have 2 nails growing on top of each other. what to do?
The fingernail underneath is very thin and does not grow well. The top one is thicker and keeps breaking off.After curing an infection, now I have 2 nails growing on top of each other. what to do?
Go to a hand doctor or something. There's medicine out there to help but I forgot what it's called. It's to help your nails grow stronger. See what a doctor says.makeup school
Go to a hand doctor or something. There's medicine out there to help but I forgot what it's called. It's to help your nails grow stronger. See what a doctor says.
How do I treat infection of the toe nails?
Warm salt water! =)How do I treat infection of the toe nails?
You can try soaking your toes in Listerine every night for about 2 weeks and see if it helps you. It did my mom.How do I treat infection of the toe nails?
clean it with hydrogen peroxide and apply polysporin oint until healed.
try soaking them in vinegar a couple times a day
There is a prescription medication called Lamisil that is especially for fungal infections of the nail.
www.lamasil.com
Take care and be well! :)
Lamasil will work, but can damage your liver. Penlac is like nail polish, but you have to keep applying it, or the fungas will come back. The other thing you can do is let your nails look ugly, it probably won't hurt you.
you may need prescription medicine that you ingest if the athletes foot creams do not work, be careful, foot fungus spreads very easily to places like armpits and genitals because they are usually dark, covered and moist. Make sure your feet dry very well after taking a shower. then put the cream on. Avoid wearing shoes and socks whenever possible and wear flip flops everywhere so that you dont spread the disease by contacting the floor.
It depends on how serious it is. If it's not too severe, yes, go to the pharmacy and ask the pharmacist which medicine works most effectively. If more serious, go to a podiatrist and let him take care of the problem. Remember, don't ignore it ...........it can spread to your other toes and THAT CAN BE A REAL PROBLEM, BABYBEEEE!
Good Luck.
EEEEwwww go see a pediatrist.
You can try soaking your toes in Listerine every night for about 2 weeks and see if it helps you. It did my mom.How do I treat infection of the toe nails?
clean it with hydrogen peroxide and apply polysporin oint until healed.
try soaking them in vinegar a couple times a day
There is a prescription medication called Lamisil that is especially for fungal infections of the nail.
www.lamasil.com
Take care and be well! :)
Lamasil will work, but can damage your liver. Penlac is like nail polish, but you have to keep applying it, or the fungas will come back. The other thing you can do is let your nails look ugly, it probably won't hurt you.
you may need prescription medicine that you ingest if the athletes foot creams do not work, be careful, foot fungus spreads very easily to places like armpits and genitals because they are usually dark, covered and moist. Make sure your feet dry very well after taking a shower. then put the cream on. Avoid wearing shoes and socks whenever possible and wear flip flops everywhere so that you dont spread the disease by contacting the floor.
It depends on how serious it is. If it's not too severe, yes, go to the pharmacy and ask the pharmacist which medicine works most effectively. If more serious, go to a podiatrist and let him take care of the problem. Remember, don't ignore it ...........it can spread to your other toes and THAT CAN BE A REAL PROBLEM, BABYBEEEE!
Good Luck.
EEEEwwww go see a pediatrist.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Toe infection/ingrown toe nail?
get it removed by a foot doctor. Best thing i ever didToe infection/ingrown toe nail?
Ahhh, yes?Toe infection/ingrown toe nail?
my teenage daughter had this problem a lot. had to have the nail removed on both big toes, then the doc put a medicine[ some kind of acid form ] that killed the nail in the corners so it wouldn't grow down in the toe anymore.All this was painful, but worth not having the problem anymore.You have to go to a doctor. good luck
Yes
My friend had an ingrown toenail and it had to be removed so the the new nail could grow in effectively, as far as infection goes im not sure.
Ahhh, yes?Toe infection/ingrown toe nail?
my teenage daughter had this problem a lot. had to have the nail removed on both big toes, then the doc put a medicine[ some kind of acid form ] that killed the nail in the corners so it wouldn't grow down in the toe anymore.All this was painful, but worth not having the problem anymore.You have to go to a doctor. good luck
Yes
My friend had an ingrown toenail and it had to be removed so the the new nail could grow in effectively, as far as infection goes im not sure.
I have stiches on inner thumb and have redline from my nail 2 knuckle could this b a infection?
i also have tiny red marks on knuckle and inner crease of thumb and index fingerI have stiches on inner thumb and have redline from my nail 2 knuckle could this b a infection?
Yes this most likely is an infection brewing . The signs of infection are red lines and feeling hot in the area ..
I would say that a call to your PCP is in order to rule this out . The longer you wait the harder it will be to treat , you can also loose function or the finger from gangrene if not treated .
Do you have any medical problems that could delay the healing process such as diabetes ?
Yes this most likely is an infection brewing . The signs of infection are red lines and feeling hot in the area ..
I would say that a call to your PCP is in order to rule this out . The longer you wait the harder it will be to treat , you can also loose function or the finger from gangrene if not treated .
Do you have any medical problems that could delay the healing process such as diabetes ?
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