pedicure

4 nail salon red flags that can lead to infection — and why you should skip the gel pedicure

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4 nail salon red flags that can lead to infection — and why you should skip the gel pedicure

UV got to be kidding! If you’re a regular at nail salons, you may be dismayed to learn that your pedicure may be more of a pedi-curse. “Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase potential risks of bacterial, fungal and viral infections — nail salons are hot spots for toenail fungus,” podiatrist Dr. … Read more

I lost my toe after a pedicure, now I’m ‘a walking PSA’

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I lost my toe after a pedicure, now I’m ‘a walking PSA’

Each year, millions of Americans reportedly deal with nail infections on their feet and hands. Up to 14% of the general population cope with fungal infections, while a rare number of people develop a bacterial infection “on top of a fungal nail infection” that can “cause serious illness,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more