Salon Visits Increase Risk of Infections: DC Podiatrist
If you’re a regular at nail salons, you may be dismayed to learn that your pedicure may be more of a pedi-curse. “Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase potential risks of bacterial, fungal, and viral infections — nail salons are hot spots for toenail fungus,” podiatrist Saylee Tulpule, DPM told The Post. Thankfully, the doc has pinpointed some smart choices you can make to avoid those gross problems and other health issues.
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According to Dr. Tulpule, you should be especially cautious if you get the sense that your technician is…not altogether competent. “Improper technique by a nail technician can also lead to ingrown toenail infections or skin breakdown, especially if using cuticle nippers or graters to file thick, callused skin,” she explained. If you decide to go the salon route, it’s best to BYONP — that is, bring your own nail polish. “Bringing your own nail polish can reduce chances of fungal nail transmission — fungal hyphae can live in between the bristles of the brush,” she said.
Source: Diana Bruk, New York Post [5/15/25]
