Safe Toenail Trimming

Communal areas are the most likely place to be exposed to the fungi which attack your toenails. Showers in locker rooms, pools, and bath houses see a lot of traffic and provide the warm, wet, dark environments that fungi flourish in. Likewise, nail salons are a point of exposure for many people to these fungi. This is because these salons see a lot of feet coming in and out. And some people do not realize that although they handle the cosmetics of your toenails, they are not the experts in your toenail (and total foot and ankle care). So they go to their nail salon for help in clearing toenail fungus. This is not altogether wrong, since nail salons often stock over the counter products for toenail fungus. But they may not be able to offer you the range of advise, products, or other care that your podiatrist can. If you ever have a problem with your feet or toenails, be sure to contact your podiatrist for expert advise and treatment options.

One reason that toenail fungus can be spread at a nail salon is not using sanitary tools. If any tool is re-used before being sanitised, it can result in the spread of toenail fungus. You should double check the procedures at your nail salon to be sure that they are operating a sanitary business. Another way to double check that you are receiving sanitary care is to bring your own instruments. Many people feel more comfortable knowing that the instruments for their pedicure are used only for them. This means that you can clean and sanitize your own tools, as well as guaranteeing that you won't be sharing any germs that can cause Fungal nail infections, Athletes foot, Bacterial infections, Warts, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

If you are looking for a convenient pedicure kit, then we have such a product on our online store. Just visit: http://www.ourdoctorstore.com/vail/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=480 to see the SOS Safe Salon Pedicure Kit. This kit includes all natural tea tree and lavender Sole Savior Essential Moisturizing Oil (15ml), a professional grade cuticle nipper, a nail clipper, a cuticle pusher and curette cleaner, a nail brush, a nail file/buffer, a foot file, and toe separators (2 sets). All of this comes in a convenient case to help you keep it organized. Perhaps with all these tools you will feel confident in your ability to perform your own pedicures, saving you the time and money of going to the nail salon. These kits also make great gifts.