Hazards of Acrylic Nails

Acrylic nails can be stylish for many and can allow you to lengthen your toenail if part of it fell off or if part of it was removed due to fungus or any other reason. Although they may be attractive, they come with their own slew of risks including ulcerations forming under them due to pressure or them being loose.

So, if this is the case with your acrylic nails, how will you know that something is wrong? First, you may notice some drainage coming from under your toenail. Second, your toenail will feel very sore almost like the feeling you get when you have a blister, Third, you may notice some bleeding or dry blood under your nail or on the side of it.

What can be done for it? Well, the most important thing is that the acrylic nail needs to come off. If there is some extra nail of yours that is covering part of the blister, that may need to be removed too. With the blister or ulcer exposed, it will need to be kept covered with some antibiotic ointment and a dressing. If it is deeper, it will need more serious treatment. your podiatrist may even want some x-rays to inspect the bone and make sure that it is okay.

If you notice your nail is painful or you see some drainage or blood you should seek care from your podiatrist. There could be more damage than just your nail and the skin under it, so it’s always important to get it checked out. If you live in the North Reading or Lowell, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your feet. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.