Milady Chapter 10 Quiz & Flashcards on Nail Disorders

Questions and Answers

What are Beau's lines?

Thickening of the nails

Visible depressions running across the nail plate (correct)

Dark purpleish spots due to injury

Bacterial inflammation around the nail

What is indicated by blue fingernails?

Poor circulation

What are bruised nail beds a result of?

Physical injury

Discolored nails can indicate which of the following?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Eggshell nails are caused by a proper diet.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a hang nail?

Living skin around the nail plate that has become split or torn Signup and view all the answers

Koilonychia is also known as what?

Spoon nail Signup and view all the answers

What causes leukonychia?

Minor injury to the nail matrix Signup and view all the answers

What is melanonychia?

Darkening of the fingernails or toenails Signup and view all the answers

What is nail pterygium?

Abnormal stretching of the skin around the nail plate Signup and view all the answers

What defines onychauxis?

Thickening of the fingernails or toenails Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes rams horn or claw nails?

Onychogryposis Signup and view all the answers

Onychophagy refers to the condition of clean nails.

False Signup and view all the answers

What leads to onychorrhexis?

Split or brittle nails Signup and view all the answers

What is a pincer nail also known as?

Trumpet nail Signup and view all the answers

What is a plicatured nail?

A type of highly curved nail plate Signup and view all the answers

What causes ridges on nails?

Uneven growth of the nails Signup and view all the answers

What is a splinter hemorrhage?

Physical trauma to the nail bed Signup and view all the answers

What does nail psoriasis look like?

Tiny pits or severe roughness on the nail surface Signup and view all the answers

What is onychia?

Inflammation of the nail matrix Signup and view all the answers

What are onychocryptosis?

Ingrown nails Signup and view all the answers

What is onycholysis?

Lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed Signup and view all the answers

What does onychomycosis refer to?

Fungal infection of the natural nail plate Signup and view all the answers

What happens during onychomadesis?

Separation and falling off of the nail plate Signup and view all the answers

What is paranychia?

Bacterial inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail Signup and view all the answers

What is a pyogenic granuloma?

Severe inflammation of the nail causing a lump of red tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is tinea pedis commonly known as?

Athlete's foot Signup and view all the answers

What does Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause?

Bacterial infection with discoloration of the nail bed Signup and view all the answers

What is mycosis?

Fungal infection Signup and view all the answers

What does chauxis refer to?

Excessive growth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nail Disorders and Diseases

Beau's Lines: Visible depressions across the nail plate, caused by major illness or trauma.
Blue Fingernails: Indicates poor circulation, leading to a blue or purple nail bed.
Bruised Nail Beds: Dark purple spots result from physical injury to the nail.
Discolored Nails: Change in nail color may point to surface staining, systemic disorders, or circulation issues.
Eggshell Nail: Thin, flexible, white nail plates caused by improper diet, genetics, internal diseases, or medications.
Hang Nail: Split or torn living skin around the nail, often affecting the eponychium.
Koilonychia: Known as spoon nail; associated with inverted or concave nail shapes.
Leukonychia: Whitish nail discoloration from minor matrix injury; not linked to overall health or vitamin deficiencies.
Melanonychia: Darkening of nails, appearing as black bands extending from the base to the free edge.
Nail Pterygium: Abnormal skin stretching around the nail, often due to injury or reactions to nail products.
Onychauxis: Thickening of the nails, affecting either fingernails or toenails.
Onychogryposis: Known as ram's horn nails; enlarged, thickened nails with increased curvature.
Onychophagy: Chewed nails and surrounding skin, commonly referred to as bitten nails.
Onychorrhexis: Split or brittle nails characterized by lengthwise ridges on the surface.
Pincer Nail: Increased crosswise curvature of the nail, creating a trumpet shape or sharp cone.
Plicatured Nail: Highly curved nail plate, potentially inherited or caused by injury to the matrix.
Ridges: Vertical lines on the nail plate, often a result of aging and uneven nail growth.
Splinter Hemorrhage: Minor trauma causes capillary damage, leading to blood flow under the nailbed.
Nail Psoriasis: Characterized by tiny pits or severe roughness on the nail surface.
Onychia: Inflammation of the nail matrix, resulting in shedding of the nail.
Onychocryptosis: Known as ingrown nails; the nail grows into the surrounding tissue.
Onycholysis: Lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed, beginning at the free edge.
Onychomycosis: Fungal infection affecting the natural nail plate.
Onychomadesis: Separation and falling off of the nail plate from the nail bed.
Paronychia: Bacterial inflammation of skin around the nail with redness, pus, and swelling.
Pyogenic Granuloma: Severe nail inflammation resulting in a red tissue lump growing from the nailbed.
Tinea Pedis: Also known as athlete's foot; presents as a red, itchy rash on the feet and between toes.
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: Bacteria causing infections, leading to green, yellow, or black discoloration of the nail bed.
Mycosis: General term for a fungal infection.
Chauxis: Excessive nail growth, potentially indicating various underlying issues.

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Explore important concepts from Milady's Chapter 10 focusing on nail disorders and diseases. This quiz covers definitions and conditions such as Beau's lines and bruised nail beds, providing a solid understanding of nail health. Perfect for students in cosmetology or related fields.

Milady Ch 10 Nail Disorders and Diseases