To protect yourself from fungal infections at nail salons, follow these tips:
Choose a Clean Salon: Look for a salon that routinely sterilizes its instruments. Make sure they use hospital-grade disinfectant for foot baths or bowls between clients. If you’re unsure, ask about their cleaning procedures.
Bring Your Own Tools: Consider bringing your own sterilized nail file and clippers to avoid using potentially contaminated tools.
Avoid Cutting Nails Too Short: Ask the technician not to cut your toenails too short. Overly short nails can lead to ingrown toenails or infections.
Use Antifungal Sprays or Powders: Apply antifungal powder or spray on your feet and inside your shoes. This helps prevent fungal growth.
Don’t Share Towels: If someone in your family has nail fungus, avoid sharing towels to prevent spreading the infection
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