The Big Coverup: Hiding Fungal Toenails

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Some people try to cover up unsightly fungal toenails with trips to the nail salon. Hiding fungal toenails under nail polish and acrylic nails will make the fungal infection worse. Check out this case from @iyanlafixmynails on Instagram.

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Kevin E. Jefferson, DPM is a practicing podiatrist, foot surgeon, and wound care specialist licensed in Washington, DC, and Maryland. The content depicted on this channel consists of foot care provided to actual patients. All procedures shown should be performed by a licensed medical professional, and are not meant as a substitute for medical care or do-it-yourself instruction. This channel is for educational purposes only.

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[vidtuby]

He's simply America's Doctor!

[funjnet]

This is going to be a great series. I look forward to more answers and advice! Thank you!

[carolyncruse]

My goodness I am so thankful she found someone who would clean her up and be honest with her.

[natalieryker]

So glad you made an Amazon list! I have a lot of home health and hospice patients who need guidance and recommendations for foot care. Being home bound makes it hard to see a podiatrist. Education education education! ❤

[rox]

This is excellent! I once kept regular polish on my toes all summer one year. What a mistake! My nails were starting to separate from the nail bed. Luckily, I caught it in time before it became worse. I cut the part of my nail that was separated from the nail bed, and no serious damage was done, thank goodness! I love the way you educate all of us, most of the time, without us, even knowing it! Thank you!❤

[citygirldeb]

Omg Doc I love what you are doing here ! You are the best Doc on utube and an amazing teacher ❤

[shirleyfriend]

Great info, thank u so much for your compassion for the patients.Looking forward to more. Thank u

[rochellefreed]

Both of you have great skills and are willing to share your experience!

[girliusmaximus]

What reputable shop would put acrylic on top of this person's nails? Why didn't they recommend for her to be seen by a specialist. Some businesses.... So disappointing!

[kimberlycaraway]

Great video Dr. and so great of you to promote/refer others professionals who can help in others in other cities. God bless you sir 🙏🏾❤️.

[cynthiaabney]

WOW thank you so sharing information ❤

[moee]

As a licensed manicurist. You should never cover fungal nails. Advise the client to visit the podiatrist. This is taught in manicuring school. Shops that do this have not sent their staff to school, they’ve apprenticed in the shop.

[rosariodagosto]

TEA TREE OIL OIL WORKS GOOD ON FUNGAL NAILS I USED IT 😊😊😊

[karenk]

I didn't even know this was a thing covering up with acrylic to remove the fungus; however, the underlying issue is still there, so I would assume it'll come back?

[cynthiawilliams]

I've never heard of her until this video. I went and checked her page out and not to be judgemental but acrylic is the last thing many of them need to be getting. Especially when it can cause even more trauma if one hits their toe. And those toes needs to be treated for fungus inside/out.

[vernetterobertson]

Dr. I have a question my heel has been very painful for about a week. Should I see a my primary Dr. or should I see my ankles and foot Dr.

[Too]

This is taking over Instagram right now. So many ladies getting acrylic nails on the fungus, go to the doctor!!


Some women are getting damage or fungus from using the acrylic too. This should be illegal!

[icareyou]

I wonder if nail salons are a big DC thing? I don't know anyone that would go to a salon instead of a podiatrist.

[sidereus]

Can you link to her IG in the description? I'd love to follow her!

[skyedancer]

Hi Dr DC, can you recommend a good Dr in Avon, Indiana please? I'm terrified
to just have anyone touch my feet. I hate feet, but I need 2-3 nails removed. I'm so tired of them hurting all the time.
I appreciate any help. Thank you.
Take care and stay safe. ❤