6 Flashcards
Why should cosmetologist have a thorough understanding of nail disorders and diseases?
Cosmetologist need to identify any unhealthy conditions on clients nails and determine if they can be treated in the salon
Cosmetologist should have a thorough understanding of nail disorders and diseases because they
Need to recognize signs of serious health problems that need a doctor, but never diagnosed
Which of the following is a symptom of a nail disorder called beaus line
Depression running across the nail plates with due to slowing production of matrix cells
Which of the following refers to a noticeably, thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and is typically caused by poor diet, hereditary medication, internal disease or over filing with abrasion
Eggshell nail
Which of the following terms refers to irregular, split or brittle nails appearing as nail plate surface roughness potentially a result of heredity excessive exposure to cuticle, removers, matrix, injuries, harsh cleaning agents, or aggressive, filing techniques
Onychorrhexis
A form of dramatically increased nail curvature of the free edge, whereby the nail can curl in upon itself or maybe deformed only on one side wall is called a
Pincer nail
Lengthwise grooves in the nail plate that are typically the result of aging are referred to as a
Ridged now
Why does discolored spots on the nails usually caused by a minor injury to the nail matrix are most likely a symptom
Leukonychia
Which of the following is most likely a sign of onychophagy
Bitten nails
Significant nail darkening caused by increased pigment cells visible as a blackband, extending from the base to the free edge or a dark color over the entire nail plate is a symptom of
Melononychia
Which of the following is most likely a symptom of nail psoriasis
Nail surface pitting, roughness, and bed discoloration
Identify a true statement about the nail disorder called nail pterygium
Cosmos should never attempt to treat or pushback nail pterygium
Identify an accurate statement about plicatured nail
It often leads to ingrown nails
Damage to the capillaries under the nail caused by physical, trauma or nail bed injury is typically a sign of
Splinter hemorrhage
What should cosmetologist do to reduce the risk of spreading nail infection between clients?
Avoid mixing disinfectants, according to production label use them accordingly and follow steps of implementation and infection of station
Any natural nail disease or deformity is known as
Onychosis
Matrix inflammation and nail shedding, resulting from injury ear infection is known as
Onycholysis
An ingrown nail, where in the nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail is most likely a sign of
Onychocryptosis
Which of the following refers to the separation of the nail plate and nail bed caused by injury or allergic reactions
Onycholysis
Which of the following refers to the separation and falling off of the nail plate from the nail bed which is caused by infections, matrix injuries, systemic, illness, or medical procedures
Onychomadesis
Paronychia refers to
Bacterial inflammation of tissue around the nail redness, pus, and swelling
Which of the following is most likely, a symptom of nail infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa
A yellow green spot that becomes darker in advance stages
Severe nail inflammation in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate is known as
Pyogenic granuloma
Tinea pedis
Athletes foot fungal infection
And nail plate, fungal infection, consisting of whitish patches that can be scraped off the nail surface or long whitish or pale yellowish streaks within the nail plate is referred to as
Onychomycosis
Identify a point that cosmetologist should keep in mind
When skin is broken or cut germs can enter the body and cause infection
Identify the first step in performing a hand, nail and skin analysis
Clean the hands of the client and the cosmetologist
In the context of skin analysis, cold skin, most likely indicates
Poor blood circulation
Which of the following should be asked or stated by a cosmetologist when analyzing a clients hand nail and skin
Do you take medication for diabetes, high blood pressure or chemotherapy?
In the United States nail services are governed under
Cosmetology laws
In the context of cosmetology laws in the United States, which of the following statements is true
In some states, a licensed cosmetologist can’t perform acts listed in the definition of any other license in that state unless licensed
