Contraindications of the nail Flashcards
What is Onychorrhexis commonly known as?
Brittle Nails
What is the cause of Brittle Nails?
Too little moisture
What is Onychophagy commonly known as?
Nail Biting
What is the effect and cause of Nail Biting?
Can cause infection. Usually caused by Anxiety.
What is Onychomycosis commonly known as?
A fungal Infection
What is the effect and cause of a Fungal Infection?
Nail gets infected by fungus. Usually caused usually by Yeast and molds.
What is Paronychia commonly known as?
A Bacterial Infection
What is the cause of a Bacterial Infection?
Damage to the skin from biting, picking or hang nails
What are the causes of Severe Eczema?
It is gene related and has environmental factors such as irritants or allergies
What is the cause of Severe Psoriasis?
When skin cells are replaced quicker than usual
What is onychocryptosis commonly known as?
A ingrown nail
What is the cause of an ingrown nail?
Trauma to the nail
What is Onycholysis commonly known as?
Nail Separation
What is the causes of Nail Separation?
Injury
Infection
What is the cause of Beaus Lines?
Trama
Local disease
What is Hapalonychia commonly known as?
Eggshell Nails
What is the cause of eggshell nails?
A defect in the Matrix