Exam 2 Flashcards
Ringworm is caused by?
A fungus
Ringworm is?
A highly contagious skin disease
What is a whitlow?
A small abscess at the side or base of the nail.
What is a hangnail?
The cuticle around the nail plate splits leBing loose flaky dry skin
What is onychia?
A bacterial condition recognised by inflammation of the nail matrix - with pus
What is a verruca?
Viral infection
Grow inwards dark roots
What is blue nails?
Sign of bad circulation or heart condition
What is athletes foot?
Ringworm of the foot - fungal
Paroncychia?
Bacterial infection of the nail fold
Symptoms of paroncychia?
Erythema
Swelling and tenderness around nail fold
Pus formation can occur
What is a wart?
A viral infection
What is a beaus line?
A disorder, matrix stops producing new cells
Furrow/s occur on the nail