bebe1983
09-21-2008, 12:10 PM
i thought it would be eas to cure a finger nail fungus, but about 90 percent of the products are uneffective for finger nails, only toe nails.
anyway, i had tips over my nails and didnt get Them filled for a long time. my hands are constantly in water from My job, And i realized on day that they were start i hurt a little around the edges. when i got them removed i noticed a yellowish green spot, But the nail technician said nothing and proceeded to Give me a manicure.
then i saw this spot appear on other nails, mainly on the dominant hand. also the skin around one of my fingers is starting to crack.
it looks gross. ive been soaking in vinegar 2x a day for 10 min and removing the debris, but i dont know if i need something else.
anyway, i had tips over my nails and didnt get Them filled for a long time. my hands are constantly in water from My job, And i realized on day that they were start i hurt a little around the edges. when i got them removed i noticed a yellowish green spot, But the nail technician said nothing and proceeded to Give me a manicure.
then i saw this spot appear on other nails, mainly on the dominant hand. also the skin around one of my fingers is starting to crack.
it looks gross. ive been soaking in vinegar 2x a day for 10 min and removing the debris, but i dont know if i need something else.
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nufriend4u
09-21-2008, 11:26 PM
i thought it would be eas to cure a finger nail fungus, but about 90 percent of the products are uneffective for finger nails, only toe nails.
anyway, i had tips over my nails and didnt get Them filled for a long time. my hands are constantly in water from My job, And i realized on day that they were start i hurt a little around the edges. when i got them removed i noticed a yellowish green spot, But the nail technician said nothing and proceeded to Give me a manicure.
then i saw this spot appear on other nails, mainly on the dominant hand. also the skin around one of my fingers is starting to crack.
it looks gross. ive been soaking in vinegar 2x a day for 10 min and removing the debris, but i dont know if i need something else.
Sounds like a nail fungus. I had this before as well. The person giving you the manicure probably told you it was "nothing" to just keep your business. Usually, the fungus will grow out with time. If you do not see improvement with new nail growth, get Lamosil over the counter and apply it to your nail(s) 3 times a day. The skin cracking could be the drying of the acetone in the nail remover or it could be that you are loosing the natural oils in your skin due to your hands being in water so much. No biggie. Soaking in vinegar probably will not help. Lotions are watered down, and oils are greasy. Go out and get a pair of THIN fabric gloves (not winter gloves to keep your hands warm!) VERY thin fabric gloves and vaseline. Put vaseline on your finger(s) then cover them with the breathable gloves. SLeep in the gloves over night. It should help.
anyway, i had tips over my nails and didnt get Them filled for a long time. my hands are constantly in water from My job, And i realized on day that they were start i hurt a little around the edges. when i got them removed i noticed a yellowish green spot, But the nail technician said nothing and proceeded to Give me a manicure.
then i saw this spot appear on other nails, mainly on the dominant hand. also the skin around one of my fingers is starting to crack.
it looks gross. ive been soaking in vinegar 2x a day for 10 min and removing the debris, but i dont know if i need something else.
Sounds like a nail fungus. I had this before as well. The person giving you the manicure probably told you it was "nothing" to just keep your business. Usually, the fungus will grow out with time. If you do not see improvement with new nail growth, get Lamosil over the counter and apply it to your nail(s) 3 times a day. The skin cracking could be the drying of the acetone in the nail remover or it could be that you are loosing the natural oils in your skin due to your hands being in water so much. No biggie. Soaking in vinegar probably will not help. Lotions are watered down, and oils are greasy. Go out and get a pair of THIN fabric gloves (not winter gloves to keep your hands warm!) VERY thin fabric gloves and vaseline. Put vaseline on your finger(s) then cover them with the breathable gloves. SLeep in the gloves over night. It should help.
Marti
09-22-2008, 09:24 AM
A green discoloration is NOT fungal, it is bacterial and you probably acquired it because of either improper preparation at the salon, or from water getting trapped between the nail plate and the overlay under any areas of product separation. Have you had the nails removed? If so, leaving it open to the air will help to dry out the excess moisture that the bacteria need to grow. Rather than applying any kind of oil, antibacterial ointment, vinegar or fungal treatment, apply a small amount of alcohol to each effected nail at least twice daily to keep them dry. Do this for a week and it will kill the bacterial infection. The stain, which is composed mainly of iron compounds, will remain, but will grow out with the nail plate.
As for the cuticles, the infection is more than likely under the skin as well. In this case, you will need to see your dermatologist for a prescription. Having your hands 'wet' for extended periods allows for a Parpnychia (bacterial or fungal) infection to get under the cuticles and the result is swollen, cracked, itchy skin.
As for the cuticles, the infection is more than likely under the skin as well. In this case, you will need to see your dermatologist for a prescription. Having your hands 'wet' for extended periods allows for a Parpnychia (bacterial or fungal) infection to get under the cuticles and the result is swollen, cracked, itchy skin.
bebe1983
09-22-2008, 11:52 AM
A green discoloration is NOT fungal, it is bacterial and you probably acquired it because of either improper preparation at the salon, or from water getting trapped between the nail plate and the overlay under any areas of product separation. Have you had the nails removed? If so, leaving it open to the air will help to dry out the excess moisture that the bacteria need to grow. Rather than applying any kind of oil, antibacterial ointment, vinegar or fungal treatment, apply a small amount of alcohol to each effected nail at least twice daily to keep them dry. Do this for a week and it will kill the bacterial infection. The stain, which is composed mainly of iron compounds, will remain, but will grow out with the nail plate.
As for the cuticles, the infection is more than likely under the skin as well. In this case, you will need to see your dermatologist for a prescription. Having your hands 'wet' for extended periods allows for a Parpnychia (bacterial or fungal) infection to get under the cuticles and the result is swollen, cracked, itchy skin.
the other nails have whitish spots underneath...is that fungus?
the cuticles arent affected, But rather the skin around the nail closer to my fingertip
i know it's prob not the best Thing, but ive been keeping polish on them b/c im embarrassed how they look.
are u saying i will need to see the dermatologist for an oral rx ?
As for the cuticles, the infection is more than likely under the skin as well. In this case, you will need to see your dermatologist for a prescription. Having your hands 'wet' for extended periods allows for a Parpnychia (bacterial or fungal) infection to get under the cuticles and the result is swollen, cracked, itchy skin.
the other nails have whitish spots underneath...is that fungus?
the cuticles arent affected, But rather the skin around the nail closer to my fingertip
i know it's prob not the best Thing, but ive been keeping polish on them b/c im embarrassed how they look.
are u saying i will need to see the dermatologist for an oral rx ?
bebe1983
09-22-2008, 11:55 AM
Sounds like a nail fungus. I had this before as well. The person giving you the manicure probably told you it was "nothing" to just keep your business. Usually, the fungus will grow out with time. If you do not see improvement with new nail growth, get Lamosil over the counter and apply it to your nail(s) 3 times a day. The skin cracking could be the drying of the acetone in the nail remover or it could be that you are loosing the natural oils in your skin due to your hands being in water so much. No biggie. Soaking in vinegar probably will not help. Lotions are watered down, and oils are greasy. Go out and get a pair of THIN fabric gloves (not winter gloves to keep your hands warm!) VERY thin fabric gloves and vaseline. Put vaseline on your finger(s) then cover them with the breathable gloves. SLeep in the gloves over night. It should help.
unfortunately lamosil otc is uneffective For finger nails....it says on the packaging. most of them Are Fo Some Reason.
unfortunately lamosil otc is uneffective For finger nails....it says on the packaging. most of them Are Fo Some Reason.
Marti
09-23-2008, 08:48 AM
Any type of fungal nail treatment will not work on a bacterial infection. The prescription the dermatologist will give you is for a bacterial infection, not fungal infection.
Fungal infection is characterized by a thickening of the nail plate, nail plate yellowing, nail plate separation from the nail bed and apparent debris in the area of separation.
Bacterial infection is characterized by a yellow to green to brown to black discoloration of the nail plate. The darker the color, the longer you have had the infection. The fingertips can be compromised by bacteria or fungal spores adn only your dermatologist can make that diagnosis. Please see your dermatologist!
Fungal infection is characterized by a thickening of the nail plate, nail plate yellowing, nail plate separation from the nail bed and apparent debris in the area of separation.
Bacterial infection is characterized by a yellow to green to brown to black discoloration of the nail plate. The darker the color, the longer you have had the infection. The fingertips can be compromised by bacteria or fungal spores adn only your dermatologist can make that diagnosis. Please see your dermatologist!
bebe1983
09-26-2008, 12:44 AM
Any type of fungal nail treatment will not work on a bacterial infection. The prescription the dermatologist will give you is for a bacterial infection, not fungal infection.
Fungal infection is characterized by a thickening of the nail plate, nail plate yellowing, nail plate separation from the nail bed and apparent debris in the area of separation.
Bacterial infection is characterized by a yellow to green to brown to black discoloration of the nail plate. The darker the color, the longer you have had the infection. The fingertips can be compromised by bacteria or fungal spores adn only your dermatologist can make that diagnosis. Please see your dermatologist!
marti
im going crazy here. i cant get an appointment Until next week. i Cant tell if i have a bacteria or a fungus.
the color is whiteish yellow and i have a considerable about on cracking and scaling on some of my fingertips. it's really embarrssing and frightening, and isnt getting any better.
ive been soaking In vinegar and tea tree oil like a maniac. im so frustrated
Fungal infection is characterized by a thickening of the nail plate, nail plate yellowing, nail plate separation from the nail bed and apparent debris in the area of separation.
Bacterial infection is characterized by a yellow to green to brown to black discoloration of the nail plate. The darker the color, the longer you have had the infection. The fingertips can be compromised by bacteria or fungal spores adn only your dermatologist can make that diagnosis. Please see your dermatologist!
marti
im going crazy here. i cant get an appointment Until next week. i Cant tell if i have a bacteria or a fungus.
the color is whiteish yellow and i have a considerable about on cracking and scaling on some of my fingertips. it's really embarrssing and frightening, and isnt getting any better.
ive been soaking In vinegar and tea tree oil like a maniac. im so frustrated
Marti
09-26-2008, 07:50 PM
If your skin is cracking, do not use the Tea Tree Oil as it is very drying and can cause skin irritations with prolonged use. Try using Botanical Oil from Sally Beauty Supply on the skin. It should help with the cracking and will soothe the skin and help to rehydrate it.
neens7982
09-27-2008, 05:04 PM
I got a fingernail infection on every single nail after I got artificial nails at a salon. They were yellowish and I had peeling on the skin. Mine was more superficial and I was able to soak my fingers in a bleach solution that wound up killing it. It took several weeks for it to clear....
Marti
09-28-2008, 10:23 AM
Bleach will not kill a Pseudomonas Bacterial infection. Simply removing the enhancements and leaving it exposed to air will kill it. Pseudomonas is characterized by a yellow to green to brown to black discoloration which can sometimes be 'bleached' out by using a clorox solution, but there are no guarantees to that depending on the depth of discoloration.
If you got the infection from the salon, I sincerely hope you wrote a letter to your State Board of Licensing with a complaint against the salon. It is unsanitary practices that cause the infection in the first place and the salon needs to be cited for these 'bad' practices.
If you got the infection from the salon, I sincerely hope you wrote a letter to your State Board of Licensing with a complaint against the salon. It is unsanitary practices that cause the infection in the first place and the salon needs to be cited for these 'bad' practices.
bebe1983
10-01-2008, 04:13 PM
I got a fingernail infection on every single nail after I got artificial nails at a salon. They were yellowish and I had peeling on the skin. Mine was more superficial and I was able to soak my fingers in a bleach solution that wound up killing it. It took several weeks for it to clear....
hey that sounds like what i have, unfortunately...
do u know if what u had was a fungus
hey that sounds like what i have, unfortunately...
do u know if what u had was a fungus