Disorders
What disorder is characterized by dark purplish spots, usually due to a small nail bed injury
Bruised nail bed
What color does infection cause the skin to turn?
Red
What Disease is characterized by:Medical term for fungal infections of the feet, also known as athlete's foot;
Tinea pedis
When is it preformed?
The beginning of the service
How do we treat and diagnose any disease?
We cannot treat or diagnose diseases, only refer to a doctor.
What disorder is characterized by whitish discolored spots on the nails, usually caused by minor injury to the nail matrix
Leukonychia
Is a cough a sign of infection?
No, not in the case of the nails.
What Disease is characterized by: Bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness
Paronychia
Do the client or the cosmetologist need to wash and sanitize their hands?
Both.
When in doubt, should you perform the service on the client?
No, refer to a physician.
What disorder is characterized by significant nail darkening caused by increased pigment cells (melanocytes), visible as a black band extending from the base to the free edge, or as a dark color over the entire nail plate
Melanonychia
Is broken skin a sign of infection?
Yes.
What Disease is characterized by: Rapidly growing and contagious bacteria that can cause infection; seen in the early stages as a yellow—green spot that becomes darker in its advanced stage
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
How should the skin feel?
Soft and supple and have no signs of dehydration or flaking skin.
Can you cut into the clients skin?
No, we are not licenced to do that.
What disorder is characterized by irregular stretching of the eponychium or hyponychium around the nail plate; usually from serious injury or an allergic skin reaction
Nail pterygium
What is the liquid often inside of infections?
Pus
What Disease is characterized by ingrown nail, wherein the nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail
Onychocryptosis
Do you need to check the skins temperature?
Yes
Where would you find nail regulations legally?
Under cosmetology laws, under definitions
What disorder is characterized by also known as trumpet nail; a form of dramatically increased nail curvature of the free edge.
Pincer nail
Are overheating a sign of infection?
Yes
What Disease is characterized by: Separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed; caused by infection, matrix injury, systemic illness, or medical procedure,
Onychomadesis
Would hobbies or jobs affect the nail shape?
Yes, they would.
Can nail technicians remove hair?
No, unless they are in Colorado and have special training.