How do I avoid ‘greenies’?

This  bacterial infection is almost always associated with the lifting of a nail coating from the nail plate allowing bacteria and other pathogens to invade the space. It is probably a pseudomonas bacteria and is also known as chloronychia or green nail syndrome.

See the full artice for chloronychia or the article on how to treat green nail syndrome.

Proper Treatment and Recoating After Nail Infections

In any case, the way to go is to remove the coating and seek medical advice. Once a correct diagnosis has been established, then a range of therapies are available which include avoidance of moisture, topical acetic acid/hypochlorite soaks (vinegar/bleach), antibiotics, and others.

 The doctor will be able to prescribe the most suitable one. Only apply a new coating once the treatment has been successful, the infection detained, and the “greenie” has grown out.