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Reprinted by permission Marti
Preuss
Mold - Greenie - Pseudomonas Bacteria
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Lets call it what it actually is: a green stain on the nail plate is a
Pseudomonas bacterial infection. Mold is not a human pathogen!
Pseudomonas (sue-dough-no-mus) bacterial spores can become trapped between
the nail plate and the overlay if the nail plate is not properly cleansed and
dehydrated prior to application. It can also become trapped if an infected or
'dirty' file is used. This generally happens if one uses the same files on every
client rather than individual files for each one, and if the files are not
sanitized between uses. The green stain is a by-product of the infection and is
mostly composed of iron compounds. Pseudomonas can also invade the nail plate if
lifting is present and the client has been 'digging in the dirt' as pseudomonas
thrive in the moist soil.
To rid the nail plate of the infection, simply remove the enhancement,
lightly buff the stain to open up the nail plate cells, scrub the nails with a
lint-free wipe saturated with Scrub Fresh ! (Creative). This will remove all
moisture and some of the surface oils, and leave behind pathogen fighters to
keep the spores from breeding. Then, depending on the depth of the color, you
can safely reapply product. If the stain is very dark, I would suggest leaving
the product off for a period of time to allow the nail plate to 'harden' before
applying any more product. Instruct the client to keep the plate clean and dry
at all times, and wear gloves when having her hands in water or using household
cleaning solutions.
True fungus is actually very rare (less than 2%) on fingernails. Fungus
spores invade the space between the nail plate and the nail bed through a tear,
cut or break in the seal surrounding the nail unit. Fungus 'feeds' off the
proteins in the nail plate and is evidenced by a white to yellowish
discoloration, nail plate lifting, and evident debris between the nail plate and
the nail bed.
If the client has a fungus infection, we are not allowed by law to treat
it, or to suggest any means of treating it. Doing so can lead to a lawsuit if
the client loses the nail plate. Remove the enhancement, and send the client to
her physician or to a dermatologist. True fungus infection can take up to a year
to 'kill' even with prescription medications, and it is highly contagious
Link: Hooked
on Nails - Nail Diseases and Disorders
Link: Reference
Articles by Samual Sweet
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