After the winter months I see women come into the spa with nail polish that is way past due for a change. Sometimes when taking it off you can be in for a nasty surprise. Yes, the dreaded toenail fungus! Ranging in color from white to yellow/green to black, fungus spreads in damp, warm environments. Unsanitary pedi basins, locker rooms, and showers provide the perfect environments for fungus growth.
Technically if you go for a pedicure and upon removal of polish you or the technician notices a fungus, you, under law can not be serviced because fungus is contagious to you and the technician. There is a safe and legal way to continue with the service if the tech wears gloves and does not touch the fungal toe and if polish is desired, you must bring your own or purchase a polish. After servicing the client the technician should take care and bleach the pedicure station according to EPA regulations as to not spread infection.
Upon noticing a possible fungus, you should consult a podiatrist. Fungus can spread to your immune system in serious cases and make you feel very sick. It's possible depending on the fungus that the doctor will give you oral antibiotics or topical creams. I recommend to my clients if they think they have a fungus to try dabbing vinegar on the tonail and using lotramin anti-fungal cream for several days and seeing if they see any improvement before they call their doctor. Also avoid close toed shoes! And whatever happens don't let a fungus deter you from getting another pedi!
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