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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