Medical pedicure for nail fungus: Moscow and St. Petersburg (addresses, cost), home procedure

When problems with nails and skin on the hands and feet appear, many women try to solve them with their own efforts, masking cosmetic defects with the help of decorative varnish and a trim pedicure.

This approach aggravates the disease when it comes to mycosis. Medical pedicure for fungus is a hardware procedure that can be used to solve problems with the health of the feet and hands. It suits both women and men equally well, regardless of age.

Can pedicure and manicure be done for nail fungus?

With onychomycosis, it is important to be more careful about nail hygiene. This is due to the fact that the disease progresses, the plate is destroyed more and more, becomes thicker, and the cuticle becomes inflamed. Therefore, a pedicure with a fungus is not only possible, but also necessary, but not on your own and not in a beauty salon, but in a specialized medical institution.

The fact is that with a standard visit to a nail service master, there is a high probability of infection of other clients with mycosis pathogens. In addition, he conducts regular, rather than therapeutic, manicure and pedicure, which are in demand for nail fungus.

Therefore, persons suffering from onychomycosis and candidiasis of the feet need to find a good specialist. For example, podiatrists successfully solve this problem. They work in extended-service salons or hospitals.

Indications for medical pedicure

In the early form of onychomycosis, the fungus is localized exclusively in the upper stratum corneum of the nail, causing yellowing and fragility of the plate. If, with the help of a hardware pedicure, a specialist removes this affected layer, it will be possible to get rid of the disease in one procedure. Podologists believe that recovery is quite likely provided that up to 60% of the nail area is affected by mycosis.

The indications for a medical pedicure are the following symptoms:

• itching, peeling and dehydration of the skin on the feet;
• changes in the color, structure and shape of nails.

The procedure is also recommended for the following problems:

• ingrown nail;
• increased sweating of the feet;
• nail injuries;

• weak and brittle plates;
  cold foot syndrome;
• diabetes;
• heel spur;
• varicose veins.

It will not harm a medical pedicure and healthy legs. In this case, the procedure will turn out to be a preventive measure aimed at preventing any leg health problems.

Benefits of a medical pedicure

The hardware version of the pedicure has the following positive aspects:

• Absolute safety and compliance with hygienic conditions for 100%.
• Lack of discomfort and pain during the manipulations, since any injuries to the nails and skin are excluded.
• The procedure is performed in accordance with medical requirements by specially trained qualified personnel.
• A high percentage of elimination of onychomycosis, high-quality care - for most of the symptoms of pathology.

The specialist will perform a medical pedicure and give recommendations. In the case of advanced mycosis, the procedure can be included in the complex of targeted therapeutic measures to eliminate it.

Definition of a good specialist

If you have problems with the nails and skin of the feet, there is no need to delay treatment - it is important to get qualified help. As mentioned above, the podiatrist deals with these issues. Such specialists work in medical clinics, mostly private, less often in large beauty salons.

Turning to a podiatrist, you do not need to be shy and hide all your problems - in addition to onychomycosis, his work includes the treatment of an ingrown nail, warts and corns.

The podiatrist performs the following therapeutic manipulations:

• diagnostics of pathologies of the legs at the initial stage;
• selection of treatment and prophylactic services;
• medical pedicure;
• preparation and installation of silicone correctors;
• the appointment of tests to identify the fungus.

Is it possible to get infected with a fungus during pedicure and manicure

There is a risk. It is possible to become infected with mycosis through insufficiently processed manicure tools, pedicure products, unprofessional actions of the master - it is under these conditions that the infection is transmitted. But for the development of the disease, the following factors are also required:

• a weakened immune system;
• violation of microflora in connection with the intake of antibiotics;
• damage to the nail plate during its processing.

At the same time, in one person, the infectious process begins its development immediately and after a few weeks he has characteristic signs of onychomycosis, and the other remains healthy.

How to treat tools for pedicure and manicure from fungus?

A mandatory procedure for disinfecting instruments is carried out using alcohol-based antiseptic solutions. Additionally, they are placed in special boxes for thermal exposure. High temperatures destroy fungal spores, thereby blocking the transmission of infection to a healthy person.

The nails are processed with disposable tools - nail files to prevent the spread of the disease among the clients of the salon.

What should a master do to avoid fungus?

Medical pedicure is performed in strict accordance with the following rules:

• The specialist puts on an apron and gloves.
• The workplace is disinfected. The client can bring his own disposable nail file and spatula with him.
• With the help of special medicines, nails and skin of the feet are steamed, while water is not used, since most patients with leg diseases hot baths are contraindicated, for example, with varicose veins, besides, during their intake, there is a high probability of spreading pathogens to healthy areas dermis.
• After the end of the manipulation, the nails are treated with a medicinal varnish, and the skin with an antifungal cream.

If we are talking about an advanced form of the disease and the need to remove the nail, then the specialist replaces it with a special prosthesis. It protects healthy tissue from infection and promotes a more comfortable and faster regrowth of the new plate.

Hardware and classic pedicure - what are the differences?

Hardware pedicure is performed by a specialist according to the following scheme:

1. The feet are treated with special disinfecting solutions that inhibit the growth and development of the fungus.
2. Skin and nails are softened with special fast-acting medicines.
3. The cuticle and nail plate are cleaned of excess growths and damaged tissues to the maximum.
4. The foot is processed using ball and tapered cuts, thanks to which you can safely remove calluses, thickening and rough skin.
5. The nails are covered with a medicinal varnish with a fungicidal effect that protects tissues from damage and destroys the mycospores of onychomycosis.
6. When the disease is advanced, antiseptic dressings are applied to the plates, which better block infectious agents.
7. If it is impossible to save the nail, the specialist carries out its removal, guaranteeing the patient safety and painlessness during the procedure.

Thus, a medical pedicure is a "dry" version of a hardware pedicure, which is recommended for diseases of the feet, such as nail fungus, calluses, corns, ingrown nails and much more. The procedure is equally safe and beneficial not only for women, but also for men.

The classic or, as it is called, the edging pedicure is the most common among the population. It was this service that appeared at the beginning of the development of the foot care industry. And Russia is considered its discoverer.

A trim pedicure is performed in almost every beauty salon. It includes the following manipulations:

1. Removing old varnish.
2. Sanding the foot and applying a special cream with an exfoliating effect for 3 minutes.
3. Trimming and filing nails, polishing.
4. Cuticle removal.
5. Steaming feet in water with the addition of sedatives or, on the contrary, tonics.
6. Treatment of the foot with a pumice stone, cleansing it from rough skin and calluses.
7. Application of gel or varnish at the request of the client.

To further maintain your legs in good condition, the master may recommend applying an emollient cream to your skin every night before bed.

We examined two types of pedicure - medical and classical, and now we will summarize their differences in the following comparative table.

Pros of hardware pedicure	Pros of a classic pedicure
Steaming in hot water is not required. Sharp instruments are not used, which can damage tissues and infect. The use of a special device for skin resurfacing, which works gently and painlessly. Long-term result - up to 14 days.	The skin becomes smooth and well-groomed. Availability. The procedure can be carried out in almost any salon at a reasonable cost. Removal of minor cosmetic defects such as calluses, corns, burrs and rough skin. Fast results.

Now let's look at the negative aspects of these procedures.

Cons of hardware pedicure	Cons of a classic pedicure
High price. Trouble removing cuticles on dry surfaces, leaving them infected with fungus. The procedure is contraindicated for persons with too thin nails.	Increased risk of injury with subsequent infection. Short-term result - it is recommended to do it at least once a week. In advanced conditions, for example, pronounced deformation of the nail, a pedicure will not help.

When is a therapeutic pedicure needed?

This procedure is a must for people with diabetes. This disease has an insidious complication - "diabetic foot". It develops against the background of insufficient blood circulation in the tissues of the legs and is associated with partial loss of sensitivity. The result of this pathology is problems with the feet, namely cracks, wounds and coarseness of tissues.

It is impossible to remove the stratum corneum with a trim pedicure for persons with diabetes. Therefore, hardware processing is recommended. In addition to gentle cleansing of the skin, during the procedure, preparations with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic components are used, which improve the condition of the legs in case of disease, preventing the spread of secondary infection and accelerating the healing of damaged areas skin.

Is the procedure done at home

It is quite possible to carry out a medical pedicure at home. To do this, you need to invite the master to you. For some people, this option is not only convenient, but also extremely important, especially if it is difficult for them to walk (elderly clients or people with diabetes).

The specialist performs all the manipulations at home, easily and safely correcting the nail plates and the skin of the feet. It is impossible to repeat such actions on your own, since they can only be carried out by a person with a specialized medical education, which, in addition to recommendations, individually selects the necessary drugs for the care feet.

Medical pedicure at home

It is important to exercise the utmost care to ensure that the hardware processing is done according to all the rules. You can learn this skill, the main thing is to choose a good device for the procedure.

With a therapeutic pedicure, preliminary steaming of the legs is not required, which is very convenient. It is enough to treat them with any antiseptic. So what are the steps involved in a home remedial pedicure?

1. Cuticle. Care must be taken as it stays dry. The apparatus is lifted from the center to the periphery and carefully polished, cutting off unnecessary tissue.
2. Side bolsters. Slow movements of the cutter edge in the direction of nail growth from the cuticle allow you to make the desired plate shape.
3. Skin around the nail. As in the previous step, perform similar movements, but with a nozzle for the skin of the feet.
4. Grinding. Put on the polishing attachments on the device and begin processing the surface of the nail plate until it shines and removes the existing irregularities.

After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a healing varnish to the nails, and a disinfectant and then an emollient to the feet.

Consequences of the procedure in case of illness

If a person who has not received the appropriate education is taken for the treatment of nails and skin of the feet, there is a high probability of harm to health as a result of poor-quality care. Usually, the nails, the cuticle, and the skin suffer from the inept actions of a specialist, which does not lead to the expected disposal of onychomycosis, but to an aggravation of the pathological process.

Where are the procedures done in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Hardware manicure and pedicure in Moscow can be performed in the following clinics:

• Medical Center CRCh, Podolskoe shosse, 8. A medical pedicure will cost 3500 rubles. persons with "diabetic feet" and 2900 rubles. with nail fungus and other dermatological problems. The center cooperates with German podiatrists, and in case of a controversial situation with therapeutic recommendations, its staff can arrange a consultation with foreign specialists.
• Clinic SM-Cosmetology, st. Cosmonaut Volkov, 9/2. Offers medical pedicure services from 3200 rubles. depending on the complex of provided manipulations. The medical institution has a whole arsenal of medications and prophylactic agents, additionally conducts spa procedures, helps to choose the right therapy tactics for nail fungus.
• Clinic of Podology, Michurinsky prospect, 19. Medical manicure procedures will cost customers RUB 2,700-2,900, pedicure - from RUB 5,400. The medical institution offers a full range of podological services, innovative equipment and the assistance of highly qualified personnel.

You can make hardware processing of nails in St. Petersburg in the following centers:

• Clinic Sanatera, Nevsky prospect, 61. The cost of a medical pedicure is from 1300 rubles. The medical institution offers a full range of therapeutic services for nail fungus and other problems with the skin of the feet, consultation of qualified specialists and hardware massage of the feet in the form bonus.
• Clinic Madis, st. Petropavlovskaya, 4. The price for the procedure, both for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, will cost 2500 rubles. The institution guarantees complete safety and efficiency of the services provided, the reception is carried out by specialists with higher medical education.

Reviews

Marina, 35 years old. “I go to spas a lot, and hardware-type pedicure is one of my favorites. The procedure is excellent. Of course, it takes a lot of time - more than an hour and a half, but the result is worth it. The specialist will remove any peeling, burrs, cuticles without pain and complications. Foot health is an important aspect of wellness. "

Anna, 30 years old. “For a long time I was looking for a place where they really know how to do high-quality hardware manicure and pedicure without excessive bombast and conceit. Now I am ready to go through this procedure again and again, since I finally found a good master and found what I wanted - corns, calluses and the initial stage of onychomycosis were left behind. Now I look to the future for beautiful legs. "

Svetlana, 27 years old. "" Lucky "to get infected with a nail fungus. I learned that it can be cured with the help of a podiatrist and a hardware pedicure. I was in a hurry to use this service and do not regret it! Unfortunately, one nail had to be removed, as he did not inspire optimism in the master, but it is painless and quick. The rest of the plates were restored literally after 2 procedures. The service, of course, is not cheap, but health is more expensive! "