Green Spot Under Acrylic Nail

It is not the bacteria itself.

Green spot under acrylic nail. Pseudomonas nail infection can show up as small green spots anywhere on the nail plate. There was a time when techs were taught to treat the nail to remove a green spot. Green nail syndrome is caused by infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Jaundice is a medical term that describes the yellowing of the skin. When it appears beteween the overaly and the nail plate it is a direct result of using an infected file implement or instrument or from improper nail plate preparation. The discoloration is a stain in the keratin of your nail thats caused by a by-product of the bacteria.

In itself jaundice is not a medical condition. Medications for nail fungus from fake acrylic nails. But there is good news.

This bacteria thrives in moist environments. It is more common with nails that are left on for 3 months or longer. The green spots wont go away.

Some doctors will suggest a 1 acetic acid treatment an antibiotic or an antifungal cream. This type of infection can also happen if you reglue the artificial nail before you clean the gap. When the acrylic nails are lifted or they are not fitted properly over the natural nails water gets in easily and thus it provides a breeding ground for the infection.

Although this green discoloration may have the appearance of a mold this is NOT a mold. Mold is not a human pathogen. If this happens be sure you perform proper wound care to prevent infection.