What risk is associated with treating nails affected by Onychomycosis?

Treating nails affected by Onychomycosis, which is a fungal infection of the nails, carries the risk of spreading the infection. This is particularly important because the fungi responsible for Onychomycosis can be quite contagious, and improper treatment methods or tools could inadvertently spread the infection to surrounding healthy nails or even to other individuals.

When a technician handles or works on infected nails without adhering to strict sanitation and safety protocols, they may increase the risk of contamination. Therefore, it is crucial to take appropriate precautions, such as using sterilized equipment and avoiding contact with unaffected areas, to prevent the spread of the infection.

While other factors may arise during nail treatments, such as allergic reactions, damage to healthy nails, or loss of sensitivity in the nail bed, they don’t pose the same immediacy or severity in terms of infection control as the risk associated with spreading Onychomycosis.