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Nail Fungus
Nail Mold
Fungi
• Fungi are vegetable parasites including all
types of fungus or mold
• Highly contagious
• Transmitted through unsanitary implements
and work conditions
Fungi
Can be spread from nail to nail or person to person
Avoided by proper disinfection and sanitation
practices
Appear under nails as cheesy, sticky residue
the residue progresses to a dry and crusty texture
under nail plate
must be referred to a physician
Mold
• Discoloration between nail plate and artificial
enhancements have been thought to be mold;
however, it is actually a bacterial infection caused
by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• This bacteria can grow out of control and cause
infection under certain conditions
Causes of Infection
• Contaminated implements
• Moisture trapped between an
unsanitized natural nail and artificial
– Moisture produces the anaerobic ( no
oxygen ) condition sought by
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Indications of Infections
A yellow-green spot that becomes
darker in advanced stages
Yellow-green spot changes from
yellow to green to brown to black
Bad odor if infected for a long period
of time
Nail plate sensitive to touch
Exposing the natural nail
Remove artificial nail enhancements
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is killed by
exposure to air
Refer client to physician
Removal of artificial
enhancement
Wear gloves during removal of
artificial nails
Follow manufactures directions
Upon completion, discard all
products and tools that cannot be
disinfected
Disinfect all others
Removal of artificial
enhancement
• File around stain
• Soaking off
• Use alcohol to remove and dry
contaminated moisture from nail
surface
– Remaining stain cannot be removed and
must be allowed to grow out