Green Spot Nail Under Acrylic

11-01-2011 0140 PM.

Green spot nail under acrylic. Green nail syndrome or GNS is an infection of the nails that leads to a greenish discoloration of nails wherein the underneath skin of the nails discolors which makes the nails appear green. Contrary to popular belief this unsightly nail is not the cause of growing some green fungus under acrylic nails. However it may cause the fungus to spread into the natural nails causing inflammation itching and pain not to mention cosmetically unpleasant natural nail appearance.

Also have a nail that. Last edited by BlondeByDesire. This is caused when the pseudomonas bacteria gets trapped under the artificial nail - either from unsanitary nail salons or when nails.

In fact it is. This is easily treated with removal of acrylic nail and cleaning with 100 alcohol. Typically the nail does not provide a sustainable environment for these bacteria to grow however when conditions are perfect such as when moisture gets trapped these bacteria make a home either on top of the natural nail and under an enhancement.

How to Prevent Green Nails After False Nails. Under your nail enhancement for example. Leaving cracked product on the nail plate and applying right over it.

Undefined 42 years experience. What you likely have is a pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial infection however since I am not a medical doctor I am not technically able to diagnose that and your have to go get it. Once the nail gets infected the fungus thrives as the fake nails offer a perfect place for them to thrive a warm moist and dark atmosphere.

Anyhow I have a that green nail under a acrylic. Either these bacteria were on the nail plate when the product was applied due to dirty implements or poor prep or product adhesion was insufficient. Once the nail enhancement has been completely removed and the little pesky green spot has been exposed to oxygen the process stops.