structure
the technical name for the nail is
onyx
the nail is made up of _____
hard keratin
nail diseases are caused by
bacteria, fungi, viruses, and illnesses
can the service be performed on a client with a nail disorder
yes as long as there is no sign of infection
the study of of the structure of the nail
onychology
the matrix
when you suspect a nail disease services
must not be performed
what should you do to modify your service for horizontal and vertical grooves in the nails
do not buff
apply base coat or ridge filler to protect and even the surface
the fold of the skin at the base above the nail plate, protects the matrix
proximal nail fold
average fingernail growth rate
1/8 inch
what must you do if the client has a nail disease
refer them to a medical professional/do not diagnose them
which nail disorders is also called spoon or ski jump nails
koilonychia
The nail plate rests on which area of the nail?
Nail Bed
when the nail plate hardens its called
keratinized
what color may the nails appear when the client has chloronychia
greenish that varies from blue to green to dark green or even blueish gray
which disorder should you carefully round the corners of the nails for
plicatured nails
Which part of the nail houses specialized stem cells that create the cuticle?
Eponychium
how long does it take a new fingernail to grow
4-6 months
what is the nail disease that causes inflammation of the PNF or lateral nail folds, nail pus formation; red, swollen and tender
onychia
what should you be careful about when performing a nail service on someone with nail psoriasis
be ultra sensitive to skin injury around the nail, if no sign of infection, nail services may be performed