Uncommon nail
disorders
disorders
This nail is firm but flexible, the surface is shiny smooth and unspotted
healthy nail
This may be seen as a black band within the nail plane extending from the base to the free edge
melanonychia
This is a deformity or disease of the natural nail
Onychosis
It is extremely what? That a therapist could become infected from a client but it is possible to transmit fungal infections from one clients foot or toe to another client. With proper cleaning and disinfection practices the transmission of fungal infections can be easily?
Avoided
Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate
Nail psoriasis
A client whose nail or skin is infected, inflamed, broken, or swollen should not receive service and should be what?
Referred to a doctor
Also known as bitten nails, is the result of a habit or chewing the nail or the hardened damaged skin surrounding the nail plate
Onychophagy
This is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail plate
Onychia
This is a bacterial infection, it can grow rapidly to cause an infection and cause green/yellow discolorations of the nail plate
Pseudomonas
This is also known as ingrown nails, can affect either the fingers or the toes. This condition the nail grows into the sides of the living tissue around the nail
Onychocryptosis
This is sometimes called furrows or CORRUGATIONS are visible depressions running across the width of the nail plate
Beau’s lines
Refers to split or brittle nails that have a series of lengthwise ridges giving a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate.
Onchorrhexis
This is a fungal infection of the natural nail plate
Onychomycosis
This is a type of fungus. Usually green spots to start
Molds
Lifting of the nail plate that usually begins at the free edge and continues to the lunula area
Onycholysis
Dry skin or small cuts or splits in the cuticle and side wall can result in what? With proper care, such as hot oil manicures, will aid in correcting this condition
Hang nails
Also known as folded nail, is a type of highly curved nail plate usually caused by injury to the matrix but it may be inherited. This condition often leads to ingrown nails
Plicatured nail
When the infection begins at the cuticle it is called
Proximal onychomycosis
This is severe inflammation of the nail wall in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nailbed to the nail plate
Paranoychia
This is a separation and falling off of the nail plate from the nailbed. It is caused by a localized infection it can affect fingernails and toenails
Onychomadesis
This is also known as white spots. The discoloration of the nail, usually caused by a minor injury to the nail matrix
Leukonychia spots
A vertical line running down the length of the natural nail plate that are caused by uneven growth in the nail
Ridges
Fungal infections prefer to grow in conditions where the skin is
Warm moist and dark
This is also known as athletes foot, this is the medical term for fungal infection of the foot
Tinea pedis
If this is present, do not apply nail enhancements to the nail plate
Onychomadesis