Nail Disorders and Diseases Flashcards
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What is onychia?

  • A condition where nails grow into the flesh
  • A shedding of one or more nails
  • A fungal infection of the nails
  • An inflammation of the nail matrix with pus formation (correct)
  • What condition is referred to when a nail grows into the sides of the flesh?

    Onychocryptosis

    What happens in onychogryphosis?

    Increased nail curvature and enlargement

    Onycholysis is caused by external factors only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is onychomycosis commonly known as?

    <p>Tinea unguium or ringworm of the nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Onychoptosis is a shedding of one or more nails, which can occur during or after certain diseases, such as __________.

    <p>syphilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it indicate if nails appear bluish?

    <p>Lack of oxygen in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes bruised nails?

    <p>Trauma to the nail plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are corrugations in nails?

    <p>Wavy ridges caused by uneven growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from hangnails?

    <p>Split cuticles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Koilonychia is characterized by nails with a concave shape.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to nails in leukonychia?

    <p>White spots appear on the nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause onychorrhexis?

    <p>Injury, improper filing, or exposure to harsh chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is onychauxis?

    <p>An overgrowth of the nail in thickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does onychatrophia refer to?

    <p>Wasting away of the nail plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is onychophagy typically a sign of?

    <p>Nervous habit and stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pterygium?

    <p>Inward advance of skin over the nail plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nail Disorders and Diseases

    • Onychia: Inflammation of the nail matrix with pus formation; often results from improperly sanitized tools and bacterial infections.

    • Onychocryptosis: Ingrown nails where the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Commonly caused by improper nail trimming and shaping.

    • Onychogryphosis: Increased curvature and thickening of the nails, potentially growing over the finger or toe tip; can cause inflammation and pain if it penetrates the skin.

    • Onycholysis: Loosening of the nail due to internal disorders, infections, or drug treatments.

    • Onychomycosis: A fungal infection also known as tinea unguium or ringworm of the nails; characterized by whitish patches easily scraped off.

    • Onychoptosis: Shedding of nails, either partially or completely; can result from diseases like syphilis, fever, trauma, or drug reactions.

    • Paronychia: Inflammation around the nail; symptoms include redness, swelling, and tenderness in the surrounding tissue, often caused by bacterial infections.

    • Bluish Nails: Indicate insufficient oxygen in the body; can signal lung infections (like pneumonia) or heart issues.

    • Bruised Nails: Caused by trauma to the nail plate; results in blood trapping beneath the nail, leading to discoloration.

    • Corrugations: Wavy ridges appearing on nails due to uneven growth often linked to illness or injury.

    • Hangnails: Split cuticles resulting from dry conditions and environmental factors; involves loose skin separating from the nail.

    • Koilonychia: Concave nail shape typically caused by iron deficiency anemia; characterized by thin, concave nails and raised ridges.

    • Leukonychia: Presence of white spots on nails; these marks are harmless and disappear as nails grow.

    • Onychorrhexis: Characterized by dry, brittle nails resulting from injury, improper filing, or harsh chemicals; may indicate thyroid disease.

    • Onychauxis: Overgrowth of the nail primarily in thickness, possibly hereditary or due to local infection; nail services possible if infection is absent.

    • Onychatrophia: Atrophy of the nail plate leading to loss of luster, size reduction, or complete shedding; caused by injury or disease.

    • Onychophagy: Nail biting linked to anxiety and stress; often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder; signs include sensitivity and deformation of the nail.

    • Pterygium: Inward skin advancement over the nail plate; can lead to nail plate loss due to scar tissue development; cortisone may prevent further scar tissue formation.

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    Test your knowledge on various nail disorders and diseases with these informative flashcards. Each card provides a specific term along with its definition, helping you to understand the conditions affecting nails. Ideal for students or professionals in the field of nail care and health.

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