Green Nail Under Acrylic

But I am here to talk about the latest addition to this very unpleasant condition the Acrylic Nail Fungus.

Green nail under acrylic. Green nail syndrome GNS is an infection of the nails that leads to a greenish discoloration of nails also known as chloronychia. Since the discoloration is underneath the nail it will not disappear with washing or scrubbing. Use rubbing alcohol on your nails before applying an acrylic nail.

The green discoloration is classic for a Pseudomonas Bacterial Infection of the nail plate. Most often it occurs where the coating has lifted resulting in moisture trapped between nail. One of the larger series showed a female predominance of 35 to 5.

Mold is not a human pathogen. Those with fingernail infection are often working as bartenders dishwashers waiters or other occupations with significant water exposure. This green stain on the nail plate is actually Pseudomonas bacterial infection.

Treating with Apple cider vinegar. Artificial acrylic nails are attached to the natural nails by gluing them with nail glue. Yellow-green green and green-black nail discolorations are signs of a Pseudomonas bacterial infection.

Acrylic nail fungus usually occurs when acrylic nails are inadequately fitted. 5 Acrylic nail fungus home remedies. Although this green discoloration may have the appearance of a mold this is NOT a mold.

If the green is between your acrylic and your natural nail its most likely pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial infection. Disinfect any tools you use in and around your nail. Some doctors will suggest a 1 acetic acid treatment an antibiotic or an antifungal cream.