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Is it safe to apply nail extensions to nails that are separating from the nail bed?

May 01, 2008 | Bookmark +

I have a new client whose nails are separating from the nail bed. Is it still safe to apply nail extensions?

Answer

It’s not safe to apply nail extensions if the nail bed is separating. The reason the separation is occurring (trauma, fungus, overuse of extensions, etc.) must be dealt with first by a medical professional. The extensions could cause further harm to the nail bed if applied at this time. For example, the nail bed won’t let the nail attach, causing the nails to get short and stubby. The nail bed is under the nail and holds the nail onto the digit. If it is damaged, the nail itself can lift off.  — Dr. Johanna Youner, HealthyfeetNY.com

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What’s the cause of the pinkish-red oval area on the pad of my client’s toes?

I have a client who has a recurring problem with her fourth toes during the winter months. Both of her “ring finger” toes develop a pinkish-red oval area on the pad. Then a month later, when I see her again, the skin has become dry and hard like a callus, with the layers of skin peeling away to reveal a deeper, dark epicenter.  It’s extremely painful for her and, needless to say, we do not touch it. But it clears up in the summer when she’s wearing open-toed sandals, so I suspect it has to be due to the boots she wears in the winter. Plus she never puts lotion on her feet or uses a foot file in between visits. What do you think causes this?

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What are the big white spots on my natural-nail client’s nails?

I have a client who has been with me for about two years. She used to wear acrylic nails but has been a natural nail client for eight months or so. She has these white spots on her nails — big spots that are dry, but not flaky, right in the middle of the nail. I did try to buff them lightly but they do not come off or grow off. I had a new client come in last week who had the same on her toenails. She said it started after she had a pedicure done at another salon. Can you help?

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