Long nails could make you more susceptible to fungus and bacteria

Published April 18, 2022 6:54 AM

(KYMA, KECY) - Some say the cost of beauty can be high, and in the case of long fingernails, that cost could be health risks.

New studies show long nails could leave you vulnerable to fungus and bacteria that get trapped underneath.

One study even found MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can cause serious infections in hospitals.

Researchers say you can transfer the bacteria into your system by scratching yourself, picking your nose or sucking on your fingers.

USA Today talked to a nail tech who specializes in super long, Cardi B-style nails, and says she's never had a client have an infection because they know how to take care of them and keep them clean.

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April Hettinger

April was born and raised in San Diego where she loved the beach town and her two dogs, Lexi and Malibu. She decided to trade the beach for the snow and advanced her education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

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