Chapter 10

Question 1

Onychia

Answer 1

Inflammation of the nail matrix

Question 2

Onycholysis

Answer 2

Lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed without shedding

Question 3

Onychomadesis

Answer 3

Separation or falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed

Question 4

Nail psoriasis

Answer 4

Tiny pits or severe toughness on the surface of the nail plate

Question 5

Onychomycosis

Answer 5

Fungal infection of the natural nail plate

Question 6

Paronychia

Answer 6

Bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate causing pus , swelling and redness .

Question 7

Pyogenic granuloma

Answer 7

Severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate

Question 8

Tinea Pedis

Answer 8

Red, itchy rash on the skin on the bottom of feet and or between the toes, use between the fourth or fifth toe

Question 9

Onychosis

Answer 9

Any deformity or disease of the natural nail

Question 10

Onychocryptosis

Answer 10

Also known as ingrown nails . The nail grows into the sides of the living tissue around the nail

Question 11

Nail diseases

Answer 11

Show signs of infection or inflammation such as redness , pain, swelling or pus