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Around this time it started to spread to other fingers. I had the surgery and ... Usually, people that work in bars get this from squeezing lines and lemons - we commonly refer to this as 'bar rot'. If you can, go see your dermatologist - they are usually more knowledgable of nail and skin dosirders than regular doctors are.
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Bar Rot is not only unsightly and painful but if you leave it untreated for too long you can lose your fingernail. If you don’t treat it at all you could lose your finger. You also run the risk of it entering your blood stream and spreading to other fingers and your toes.
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In other news, I have a nasty case of bar rot. For the half of you that don’t know what that is, it’s like athlete’s foot on your fingers. Bartenders get it from handling tons of citrus, dirty dishes and glassware, and having never-dry hands where creepy crawly germy things can grow no matter how much you wash.
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I have a client who is a bartender and has very inflamed skin around her nails. She also has nails that seperate from the nail bed. She says this is bar rot and is very common among bar tenders because of always having your hands in water and lemons or limes and stuff like that.
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Paronychia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Quality stainless steel Lime Squeezer with a screen. Helps to prevent citrus infections on fingers (bar rot), plus your customers will appreciate your extra efforts. ... Helps prevent citrus infections on fingers (Bar Rot). Your customers will appreciate your extra efforts. Made with quality stainless steel.
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So I fired up the Lesbo Rider and made my way down the hill to Bulevar, a college-type bar in Heredia, for some people watching, chicken fingers and suds. Once again, the local didn’t dissappoint.
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