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nail structure and growth
nail disorders and diseases
manicuring
pedicuring
Nail tips and wraps
100
the hard protective plate is mainly composed of keratin, the same fibrous protein found in skin and hair.
What is natural nail
100
condition in which the living tissue surrounding the nail plate splits or tears
What is hangnail
100
a reusable implement used to shorten the nail plate quickly and efficiently
What is nail clippers
100
foam, rubber, or cotton disposable materials used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails
What is toe separators
100
plastic, premolded nails shaped from a tough polymer made from ABS plastic
What is nail tips
200
area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail plate.
What is matrix
200
inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail
What is onychia
200
a nail shape completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges
What is square nail
200
water based lotions that contain a mild gritty like abrasive and moisturizers to help in removing dry flakey skin and reduce calluses
What is exfoliating scrub
200
piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail
What is repair patch
300
part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
What is free edge
300
any deformity or disease of the natural nail
What is onychosis
300
a nail shape with a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges
What is squoval nail
300
a metal implement with a grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate
What is nail rasp
300
acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overlay
What is wrap resin accelerator
400
portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows
What is nail bed
400
hemorrhages caused by trauma or injury to the nail bed that damaged the capillaries and allows small amounts of blood flow
What is splinter hemorrhages
400
the act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that can allow entry by pathogenic microbes
What is microtrauma
400
a small, scoop shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds eponychium and hyponychium areas
What is curette
400
a specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds
What is cyanoacrylate
500
visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin; it is the whitish half moon shape at the base of the nail
What is lunula
500
severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate
What is pyogenic granuloma
500
a hardener that adds cross-links to the natural nail plate
What is dimethyl urea hardeners
500
a unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet and it has demonstrated health benefits
What is reflexology
500
a common thermoplastic used to make light rigid molded nail tips
What is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene