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A pedicure infection can become a very serious thing and any unusual symptom noticed immediately after a pedicure should not be taken lightly. In recent years many people have had amputations and even died as a result of infections contracted while receiving pedicures. Yes, it’s that serious!

Although pedicures can be very beneficial to your feet, contracting an infection while getting one can be very detrimental to your health. If the pedicure tools used are not properly disinfected, most notably vessels used to soak the feet, bacteria can be allowed to build to dangerously high levels.

The bad part is that any break in the skin can help harmful bacteria get into your bloodstream. It could be a scrape from scratching a bump too hard, a nick from shaving or even an insect bite. All of these can lead to a pedicure infection by allowing germs to enter your body.

It is very possible also, to contract bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. The usual kind of bacterium associated with pedicures that is resistant to antibiotics is MSRA or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This strain of staph bacterium is resistant to all of the penicillins and as a result is extremely difficult to treat.

If this strain is contracted, the infected area may have to be amputated in order to save the rest of the body from an untreatable infection. If left to progress and spread too long, it will most likely lead to death.

Symptoms of pedicure infection include, small red bumps (resembling spider bites), (deep) pus filled boils, rashes and usually fever. If you notice any of these symptoms after getting a pedicure, please see your doctor immediately!

It is so important that when receiving a pedicure that all equipment and implements used are properly disinfected, especially foot soak vessels that circulate water. Units that circulate water usually have crevices for bacteria to hide and build up.

If someone else is performing the pedicure don’t be afraid to ask them what they used to disinfect the equipment. Also don’t be afraid to ask them to disinfect everything in the front of you and show you the cleaning agents they are using to disinfect. If you’re not sure if a pedicure tub or other pedicure tools have been properly cleaned and disinfected – don’t use them or let them be used on you!

The best way to disinfect pedicure equipment, is by using an EPA registered fungicide bactericide and viricide. Look for this designation on the label of cleaning agents used to disinfect equipment used on you. Also, if you have any nicks or scrapes on your legs or feet, its best to wait at least 24 hours before getting a pedicure that involves soaking the feet. And remember to always use the proper methods of how to do a pedicure .

Following this advice could literally save life and limb!



By: Christophe Roberts

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Pedicure is a universal grooming activity, predominant among women. The foot of the person undergoing the procedure must be kept at an angle of forty-five degrees. It should be positioned on a hold that is stable. Important instruments required for this procedure are clippers, nail polish, nail files, polish remover, scissors, lotion, nail hardener, and cuticle softener.

As such, it is necessary to store these items when not in use. In addition, it is tiresome and difficult for the user get up from her set position when in the process of giving herself a pedicure in order to obtain another required item. This is because nail polish being applied on the toes, user cannot place his or her feet inside the shoes. The user also tends to move the foot resulting in the smudging of the polish and the polish rubs on the fitted carpet, furnishings and other of the house where the user puts his/her foot on.

It is similarly advantageous for the professionals who are giving others pedicures, to have all essential instruments within reach. As such, it is normally desirable to have a suitable place where all necessary items can be located so that the user is not required to get up and look for instruments or items he or she needs with toes wet with nail polish or remover.

A pedicure can be a remarkable form of pampering, and can raise your spirits and appease your aching feet at the same time. The development of the Pedicure stations is to provide an apparatus for supporting a person’s foot during the procedure of pedicure. The development is chiefly used as a hold up or rest on which the foot of the user is placed in a position that is favorable to performing pedicures.

The development provides a convenient place to store instruments and items needed for pedicure. In addition, the device is handy and provides a convenient way for transporting pedicure-related items.

Therefore, Pedicure stations are an entity of the invention to provide equipment for positioning the foot of a person getting a pedicure, which also provides a workspace for storing instruments and supplies required for performing pedicures.

It is another object of the development to provide pedicure stations that provide a hold up on which pedicure related items can be located as well as easily accessed by the user at the same time as performing a pedicure.

There are two types of pedicure stations – a normal rolling cart that the manicurist sits on, with a bar in the front your feet relax on, or a large chair with a sink at the feet. Generally, the latter style is reserved for higher end salons and spas, and is often called a pedicure chair.

The Pedicure stations can contain a portable accessory platform for positioning the pedicure accessories all through the pedicure. The station can comprise a base and a top member, with the support member pivotally linked to the top member.



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