Pedicure advice

[Cathi44]

I have a lady who's been coming to me for about 5 years for a pedi. Recently she had a build up of hard skin on the ball of her foot that needed something more than a file, so I gave her the contact details for a 'Foot Health Practitioner' who's recently moved to the area (thinking it needed a blade to remove it)
Long story short.... she came back to me yesterday and reported that the chiropodist had told her she has a "little bit of a fungal nail" and that more than likely it's been caused by her nail polish (ie. MY polish! ) (?!?!) She's also then gone on to tell my client not to buy a medical preparation for it, but to put Vicks on it (??)
So my question is..... A) Is this even possible, to contract a fungal infection from nail polish? And B) Do I approach the Chiropodist about giving me a bad name to my own clients, after recommending her business to them in the first place?!
And what's with the Vicks?! Any input much appreciated x

 

[Allthingsbeautyx]

I don't think it can be caused by polish, not yours personally anyway.. I think, if anything then maybe always wearing polish constantly (and gel) could have caused something. But then again, I can't remember the last time I haven't had polish or gel on my toes and my nails are normal every time I soak off my gels to replace! It could be anything! Don't think it's fair that they have diagnosed and blamed you! If it was me I'd probably say something to him/her, in a nice ish way

 

[Allthingsbeautyx]

Also, not sure about the Vicks? Never heard of that one before.

 

[nailpod]

I would definitely contact the chiropodist and ask them to tell their side of the story before getting too worked up. Clients can sometimes mis relay the message to you or enhance their story. Case of broken down telephone.

But yes you do use Vicks and camphor cram mixed together as a treatment for cracked and thick heels in my country but not for nail fungus, Havnt here's of that before.
Perhaps your client got her information mixed up.

 

[Cathi44]

I would definitely contact the chiropodist and ask them to tell their side of the story before getting too worked up. Clients can sometimes mis relay the message to you or enhance their story. Case of broken down telephone.

But yes you do use Vicks and camphor cram mixed together as a treatment for cracked and thick heels in my country but not for nail fungus, Havnt here's of that before.
Perhaps your client got her information mixed up.

That's exactly what I thought, and what worries me..... that what's been said to my client has been misunderstood and incorrectly taken as fact, BUT if my client has relayed it as that to me, who else has she said it to?! So yes, rather than attack on the defensive, find out exactly what was said and suggest the foot therapist chooses her words & delivery a little more carefully in future. Interesting about the camphor.... thank you Nailpod! x

 

[Cathi44]

I don't think it can be caused by polish, not yours personally anyway.. I think, if anything then maybe always wearing polish constantly (and gel) could have caused something. But then again, I can't remember the last time I haven't had polish or gel on my toes and my nails are normal every time I soak off my gels to replace! It could be anything! Don't think it's fair that they have diagnosed and blamed you! If it was me I'd probably say something to him/her, in a nice ish way

Thanks ATB That's why I wanted some pro opinions before I did anything rash! Haha x

 

[user 111574]

Remember there are lots of people who get nail fungal infections and have never worn polish in their life.
Explain to your client, the next time you see her, how cleansing and antibacterial the scrubfresh (or whatever you use) is and your use of it before applying polish.

Also your entire range of pedicure products that you have been using are all antiseptic too!!

 

[noreenoconnor]

Nail polish is a self disinfecting product, nothing can live in the solvents that are present in the polish.

Fungus loves dark environments so wearing nail polish can make a pre-existing condition worse , but can not create it

it can be spread easily through files and tools, which is why you should never work on someone who has a fungal infection

 

[Cathi44]

Nail polish is a self disinfecting product, nothing can live in the solvents that are present in the polish.

Fungus loves dark environments so wearing nail polish can make a pre-existing condition worse , but can not create it

it can be spread easily through files and tools, which is why you should never work on someone who has a fungal infection

That's what I thought (and had been taught) so thanks for setting my mind at ease Noreen. I'm still not utterly convinced there is an infection there but I've asked my client to check with her GP (she has weekly blood pressure checks) I've been treating her every month for 5 years, so know her feet well and can't see any sign of fungal. Better safe than sorry though. As for the 'Foot Health Practitioner'...... I doubt I'll recommend her again! x

 

[coco.]

Vicks is recommended a lot of fungal nail infections

Some chiropodists recommend it for athletes foot

And apparently it really does work well

 

[JERSEY JOCK]

Slightly unrelated but Vicks rubbed on the soles of the feet stops snoring, I was scepticle but it stops my husband snoring bizarre!!!!!!!

 

[coco.]

And stops people coughing, so weird
Must be magic lol

 

[Cathi44]

Vicks is recommended a lot of fungal nail infections

Some chiropodists recommend it for athletes foot

And apparently it really does work well

Ar that's interesting. I've never heard that. Thanks Coco x