Getting your nails and feet cared for at the salon is a type of self-care that many enjoy. But did you know that your salon visits can cause harm to your skin and nails?
Keep reading to find out more about top skin concerns caused by salon visits!
Contracting nail fungus (onychomycosis)
When it comes down to it, no matter how much research you do on finding a quality salon with good hygiene practices, you truly never know who was in there before you. So although salons do their best to sterilize tools, and use new files on each of their clients, contamination can still linger. Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a contagious condition that affects both fingernails and toenails.
Signs of nail fungus (onychomycosis) can vary from patient to patient, but these are the most common symptoms:
- Changes in nail thickness
- Brittle cracking nails
- Discoloration of the nail bed
- Unpleasant odor
Common treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) is an antifungal medication prescribed by your skin care physician.
Developing pruritic eczematous dermatitis
Even if your go-to salon uses high quality products, a chemical reaction is still possible. This is because our nails simply weren’t meant to house nail polish, gel, acrylic, etc.
Though many don’t have an issue, those with more sensitive skin can experience pruritic eczematous dermatitis on the hands, wrists and fingers resulting from their salon visit. Pruritic eczematous dermatitis is a type of contact dermatitis that can form for many reasons. When it comes to nail products specifically, the chemicals found in acrylic nail products or products that contain formaldehyde seem to cause this issue amongst many salon clients.
Symptoms of pruritic eczematous dermatitis may vary in severity. Here are the common symptoms:
- Intense itching that is defined by an intense cycle. Once you start itching, it is hard to break the cycle
- Rashes
- Bumps
- Redness
- Increase urge to itch at night
Common treatments for pruritic eczematous dermatitis are oral and topical steroids, non-sedating antihistamines, and immunosuppressants.
Skin treatment Vancouver, BC
If you are seeking skin treatment in Vancouver for nail fungus or pruritic eczematous dermatitis, skin care physician Dr. Shehla Ebrahim is now accepting new patients.
To book a consultation for nail fungus treatment or pruritic eczematous dermatitis treatment, CLICK HERE. Dr. Shehla Ebrahim would be happy to help you reclaim your skin and nail health.