Transcript Nail Fungus Presentation

By Shardasia Walker
Edited by Ben Bradshaw, CTAE Resource Network
What is a Nail Fungus?
A fungal infection one or more nails.
White or yellow spot under tip of nail
spreads deeper.
Causes discoloration, thickening, and
crumbling edges.
Unsightly and potentially painful.
Symptoms
Yellow or brown in color.
Thickening and overgrowing
makes it painful to wear shoes.
More Symptoms
Foul-smelling
debris may
accumulate
under the nail.
Crumbling (may
lead to falling off)
Streaks or spots
down the side of
the nails
Personal Prevention
Cut toenails straight across
Keep Toenails appropriate length.
Long toenails jam against shoes,
which leads to bleeding and increases
chance at infection.
Short nails can cause breaks in the
skin, which can lead to fungal
infection.
Do not walk barefoot in public
places
Dry feet well after showering,
swimming, or bathing
Transmission in Salons
The most common way that nail fungus is
spread is the use of utensils that have not
been properly sterilized.
Ex: A salon in California spread infection
through more than 110 of their clients.
Manicure bowls in spa chairs hadn't been
properly cleaned. As a result,
microorganisms were growing inside the
filters.
Prevention in the Salon
Do not cut into a client’s skin
Look out for clients with these
symptoms
Between clients:
Sanitize all implements
Sanitize all equipment
Wash hands
Treatment Options:
Homeopathic/Home Remedies
Tea Tree Oil
A powerful essential oil that contains antiseptic
and antifungal components
Vinegar
A solution of equal parts vinegar and water for
20-30 minutes, then washing and drying
thoroughly until infection has cleared
Hydrogen Peroxide, Listerine and Rubbing
Alcohol
All posses antiseptic properties
Mixed with warm water can be used as a soak
http://www.nailsfungus.org/nail-fungus/easily-applied-home-nail-fungus-remedies.html
Treatment Options:
Commercial Products
Many companies offer antifungal products
Many contain powerful anti-fungal ingredients
Others contain natural ingredients such as tea tree
oil
Effective treatment options can be found at most
local drug and grocery stores. Examples:
Dermisil
ZetaClear
Nail-Rx
For sever fungal infections prescription medication
may be needed