Ladies, it’s always nice to take a break and treat yourself to a relaxing pedicure. Getting pampered sounds great, at first, but once you stick your feet into a dirty foot bath, an infection is inevitable. If the foot bath isn’t properly disinfected, skin and hair can pile up in the filters and tubes, causing bacteria to grow. In other words, that water is disgusting, and your feet are soaking in it. Here is how to avoid a nasty pedicure infection.
- How does the salon look? Is it clean? Do they have their cosmetology license? It should be posted somewhere in the salon.
- Did the nail technician wash their hands with soap and water before they began helping you? Remember, those hands have caressed a bunch of bunions. Do you want them touching yours now, too?
- Do you have any cuts or nicks on your legs or feet? If so, you may want to reschedule because that’s where all of the bacteria will enter the body.
- Don’t be shy – it’s okay to ask if the foot spas have been disinfected after each use. Don’t worry about offending anyone, this is your health we are talking about here.
Pedicure infections are treatable, don’t worry. So, if you think you have one you should see your doctor so that he can prescribe antibiotics for you. The infection won’t go away without treatment! It is so important that you are aware of what can happen before it happens, so be cautious before you get pampered at the nail salon, but don’t forget to enjoy yourself and relax, too!
Getting Professional Treatment
It is always our express intent to recommend that you take no chances with foot pain, ankle or knee pain, or injuries. Professional treatment to relieve the pain is available from doctors such as Delray Beach’s Dr. Ian Goldbaum of Delray Beach Podiatry, who has provided us with this blog. If the pain continues, a podiatrist with Dr. Goldbaum’s experience should be consulted. You must get proper treatment to prevent permanent damage.
Our Staff writers are freelance writers with higher education related to, or experience researching and writing for, medical blogs; with education or experience equal to under graduate and graduate degrees in the fields of medicine. photo credit: mhs72reunion via photo pin cc
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