nail diseases and disorded

Question 1

conditions of both the nail, and the surrounding skin which result from bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Some conditions will show a green, yellow or black discoloration of the nail, depending on the nature of the infection. The main course for infection is through damaged cuticles and broken skin

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nail disease

Question 2

Many disorders can affect the nails. These disorders can affect any portion of the nail unit and can impact the appearance of the nail plate itself.

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nail disorder

Question 3

It is bluish in color, may be attributed to poor blood circulation or heart disorder.

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blue nails

Question 4

It is a vertical splitting or separation of the nail plate layers at the distal (free) edge of the nail plate. Over exposure to detergent soap and other chemical solvents may attribute to the effect

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brittle nails

Question 5

shows dark purplish (almost black or brown) spots in the nail. This is usually due to injury and bleeding of the nail bed. As the nail grows, dried blood in the nail bed will also go out.

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bruised nail

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nail plate separates from the nail- bed and curves at the free edge. It may be caused by chronic illness of the systemic or nervous origin.

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egg shell nails

Question 7

increase with age and can also be caused by psoriasis, poor circulation and frostbite.

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ridges

Question 8

It is a condition in which the cuticle splits around the nail. Carelessness in removing the cuticle, dryness, cutting off too much

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hangnails

Question 9

appears frequently in the nails. They may be caused by injury to the base of the nail. As the nail continues to grow, these white spots eventually disappear.

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leconychia or whitespot

Question 10

It is an overgrowth of cuticle which sticks to the surfaces of nail plate.

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pterygium

Question 11

describe as wasting away of the nail. The nail loses its luster, shrinks and falls. This can be caused by injury to the nail matrix or by internal disease.

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onychatrophia

Question 12

It is an overgrowth of the nail usually in thickness rather than length. It is caused by an internal imbalance, such as local infection or heredity

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onychauxis or hypertrophy

Question 13

It is a deformity of nail plate caused by biting nails. It is an acquired nervous habit which prompts the individual to chew the nail or the hardened cuticle.

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onychophagy or bitten nails

Question 14

caused by an injury to the finger, careless filing of the nails, excessive use of cuticle solvents and nail polish removers.

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onychorrhexis/split/brittle nails

Question 15

caused by an accident during manicure service. Apply an antiseptic immediately. Do not apply nail polish on the affected area.

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treating cuts