Eliminate fungus from your nails

Onychomycosis is a contagious infection of the nail plate caused by certain types of fungus that can appear on the nails of the hands and feet . This infection can cause a sensation of irritation, tingling, redness and peeling, while the appearance of the infected nail changes, becoming thicker and weaker.

If you've ever had nail fungus , you'll know how annoying it can be to suffer from this type of infection. Let's take a look at how to get it, how to cure it, and how to prevent it to better understand this infection and be able to take action.

What is nail fungus?

As we mentioned above, nail fungus is a common fungal infection that, as it grows deeper, affects the nail causing discoloration, deterioration and thickening.

How to know if you have fungus

Nail fungus is easy to detect. In the initial phase of infection, the skin at the edge of the nail may become inflamed, red, or even ooze. The fungus continues to spread under the nail, and a white, yellowish, or brownish spot appears at this point, which may become larger. Unlike other types of fungus, nail fungus does not cause pain.

These infections usually cause toenail fungus , but it is also possible for fingernail fungus to appear, although this is less common.

How do you get toenail fungus?

Toenail fungus usually affects the big toe before it can affect the other toes. As we mentioned before, mycosis is an infection and as such is contagious, so the other toes can become infected.

Foot fungus can be contracted in a number of ways, although the most common causes are:

• Heat or humidity.
• Walking barefoot in public places such as the gym, the swimming pool, a spa…
• Poor perspiration due to tight or wet shoes or clothing.

Fungus on the fingernails can also appear for the same reasons. An example of this would be wearing latex gloves frequently.

Sometimes, nail fungus can appear due to a manicure that has not been done completely correctly . This happens, specifically, when when applying the base coat, an air pocket is left between the natural nail and the applied product . This air pocket can accumulate moisture, which can end up causing the appearance of a fungus. For this reason, it is very important that when applying the base coat of permanent nail polish on the natural nail, you make sure that the product is well distributed on the nail and there are no air pockets before drying under the lamp .

Treatments for nail fungus

Nail fungus can be difficult to get rid of, so it's important to act quickly. Detecting the fungus in its early stages is essential for the treatment to be more effective. At Manicura24, we recommend that if you detect a nail fungus , you go to a specialist.

Antifungal treatment with enamels

Fungal nail infections can be treated with antifungal nail polishes that are applied directly to the affected nail. When performing this treatment, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and apply it as often as recommended.

Antifungal Ointment Treatment

Antifungal ointments are another type of solution to combat fungus and stop infections.

How to prevent fungus?

To prevent toenail fungus , we recommend that you avoid walking barefoot in public places, humidity, or wearing shoes that are too tight.

To prevent nail fungus if you do your manicure at home, we recommend using preventive solutions. At Manicura24 we have specific solutions that can be applied directly to the nails to prevent the appearance of fungus. We recommend that you carefully remove the skin from the cuticle area to avoid the appearance of air pockets.

ANTI FUNGAL SOLUTION

Antifungal liquid is perfect if you want to make sure you don't risk getting a fungus after doing your manicure at home. If you're not an expert manicurist, you may have a small air pocket after applying the base coat, but if you use quality products and have a little patience, this shouldn't happen. Apply the antifungal liquid to the natural nail, after filing it . Once it's dry, you can continue applying the prep liquids to do your manicure.

Because it contains tolnaftate , it is especially indicated to stop the growth of fungi that cause infections.

GOLD ANTI FUNGAL SERUM

For its part, the Gold Anti-fungal Serum is also a product for preventing fungi .

This is an antibacterial oil with antifungal properties, which contains natural components such as tea tree oil, lavender oil, vitamin A and E, centella asiatica extract . Do you know the incredible properties of these ingredients?

• Tea tree oil has numerous benefits: it has antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antibiotic properties. It also has healing and purifying and soothing properties.
  
• Lavender oil is known for its calming properties, but it also has regenerative, anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
  
• When used topically, vitamin A acts on the formation and regeneration of cells, repairing those that are damaged.
  
• Topical application of vitamin E helps protect the skin thanks to its antioxidant properties, as well as being super hydrating. It is the best ally to strengthen the skin barrier, keep the skin hydrated, treat hyperpigmentation and protect the skin from UV exposure.
  
• Centella asiatica extract is a powerful skin soother and healer. It also has moisturizing and nourishing properties that improve skin elasticity, as well as antioxidant and vasoconstrictive properties.

We hope that all this information will help you to prevent the appearance of nail fungus , as well as to detect it quickly and be able to act immediately.