The Nail Doctor Is In
The Nail Doctor answers your pressing questions about nail health, salon safety, and more.
Identify and Prevent the Four Most Common Nail Disorders
The four most common nail problems nail technicians are likely to see in clients are Pseudomonas bacteria, yeast infection, fungal infection, and an allergic reaction to nail products.
Avoid Skin Contact with Irritants
Anyone can get hand eczema at any time, but it is most likely to occur in people who are genetically pre-disposed, those who have wet-work jobs, those exposed to irritating or allergy-producing substances.
A Client’s Guide to Nail Infections
It is disturbing to see an infected nail, but as with any problem, the better you understand it, the better you’re able to solve it. Here’s a look at some causes of nail infections and what to do about them.
Teach Clients to Slow the Aging Process of Nails
The Nail Doctor explains how to keep nails youthful-looking longer.
Good Pedicurist Care Can Prevent the Need for Podiatrist Care
The majority of the problems seen by a podiatrist are directly related to improper mechanical function of the bones, joints, and muscles of the foot during walking and standing.
Aging Nails Grow More Slowly
Could a client's recent surgery being affecting her nails?
The Nail Doctor on Ridges and Polish
The Nail Doctor tells us about the various causes of nail ridges, and what they might mean for you, and explains the effects of polish remover on the nails.
Skin Reactions Can Indicate a Product Allergy
When a client develops a rash around her fingertips or on her neck or face, she may be allergic to a chemical in a nail product you use. Determining which chemical, however, is best left to a dermatologist.
Strengthening Nails That Peel
Frequent manicures and thin overlays strengthen peeling nails while allowing the client to wear her nails natural.
The Nail Doctor on Inflammation and Infection
The Nail Doctor is in to give us the scoop on the signs of inflammation, and how to handle fungal infections.
FDA Regulates Antifungal Nail Product Claims
The new ruling is intended to standardize label claims for all OTC antifungal products, eliminate products that contain ingredients deemed unsafe or ineffective and prevent the sale of any antifungal products for the nails and scalp that are not FDA-approved.
Can Fungal Infections be Passed from Client to Client?
Paul Kechijian answers questions on nail infections, how to deal with unpleasant fungus and a frequent nail-biter.
The Nail Doctor: Splitting Nails and Pregnancy Precautions
The Nail Doctor is back to tell us about nail deformities and the safety of artificial nails during pregnancy.
It is Athlete’s Foot Or Eczema?
Athlete’s foot and eczema may produce the same symptoms, but their causes and treatments are very different.
Acrylic Allergy Can Cause Nails to Separate
Should a nail technician remove acrylic from a client who is suffering from tender nail beds after the nail tech recently changed product?
Nail Treatments Provide A Temporary Armor For Brittle Nails