When Acrylic on Toes Means More than Money?

Acrylic nails are used to enhance the appearance of the toes. They are mostly applied on fingernails but some apply them on toenails for nice-looking nails. So that amount of money you have used for acrylic on toes could be problematic because of the risk of infection and pain. Why do you cover up your natural toenails? Sometimes you might want to hide the toenail discoloration appearance. It is crucial to visit a foot doctor before getting acrylic on toes to determine if it is the best step to take. If your toenails appear discolored and thickened, while in some cases the nail might be crumbled with foul odor you might be having toenail fungus infection.

Toenail fungus takes a long time to clear because after treatment you will need at least nine months for the toenail to grow out. You just need patience because you might not rock your beautiful toenails for a while.

Sometimes, toenail trauma can also lead you to use acrylic on toes. The toe can be stepped on, stud your toe, and bump your toe which may cause damage. It can be simple damage from the toe hitting the top of your shoes causing it to break. You might want to cover up as the toenail heals and grows back.

Dancers and runners experience toenail problems and after sometime they develop black toenails. They can even fall off and you want to cover them or hold them in place. The dancers and runners are prone to trauma to the feet and trauma but there is research being done on specific solutions to this problem.

More information about acrylic toenails:

1. Acrylic nails are made from a mixture of liquid and powder and are applied to natural nails. The mixture hardens and forms a durable, artificial nail. The acrylics on toenails are inflexible and hard,which might cause problems when putting your feet in the shoe.
2. Acrylic nails are fixed with a strong adhesive that is difficult to remove. It can cause the nails to be damaged or infected.
3. Acrylic nails can cause damage to the natural toenails because they cause the natural toenails to weaken and thin over time, leaving them prone to breaking, splitting, and infections.
4. Acrylic on toenails can cause fungal infections or cause the fungal infection to be severe, if not applied or maintained properly.
5. Acrylic on toenails should be applied by a professional nail technician and maintained with regular touch-ups and fill-ins.
6. If you decide to get acrylic toenails, be sure to choose a reputable technician and follow all instructions for care and maintenance.

Nail discoloration can be very uncomfortable to live with. The foot doctor will determine the cause of the toenail discoloration. Keryflex nail restoration system can be considered for toenail treatment. Contact the podiatrist at Deniel Foot & Ankle Center, if your foot or ankle isin pain. Our doctor can provide the care you need.