Nail Disorders Chapter 9 Flashcards

Nail Conditions and Terminology

• Onychophagy refers to bitten nails, a common habit.
• Leukonychia is the term for white spots or a whitish discoloration on nails.
• Hangnails occur due to dryness of skin or cutting living tissue around the nail, causing splitting and tearing.
• Bruised nails indicate a blood clot under the nail and may arise from trauma or impact.
• Ridges on nails often result from uneven growth typically associated with aging.
• Applying ridge filler with polish can improve the appearance of ridged nails after careful buffing during manicures.
• Eggshell nails are characterized by a thin nail plate and are more flexible than normal nails.
• Melanonychia refers to the darkening of fingernails or toenails, potentially indicating underlying conditions.
• Onychorrhexis is marked by lengthwise ridges on the nail plate and brittle nails.
• Nail pterygium features stretching of the skin around the nail plate and can indicate health issues.

Infections and Fungal Conditions

• Nail disorders caused by fungi include mold, leading to discoloration between the nail plate and enhancements.
• Services are safe for clients with eggshell nails, despite their fragility.
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium responsible for nail infections, particularly in contaminated environments with artificial enhancements.
• Onychosis is a broad term for nail disease or deformity.
• Paronychia is a bacterial inflammation affecting the tissue surrounding the nail.
• Onychia is an inflammatory condition impacting the nail matrix.

Autoimmune and Structural Conditions

• Onychocryptosis describes ingrown nails, a painful condition that can lead to infection.
• Onycholysis is characterized by the lifting of the nail from the nail bed.
• Common symptoms for both onychomadesis and onychia include shedding of the nail.
• A pyogenic granuloma presents as a red tissue lump growing from the nail bed to the nail plate.

Other Nail Disorders

• Tinea pedis is the medical term for a fungal infection of the feet, causing red, itchy skin between the toes.
• Visible symptoms of tinea pedis include red, itchy patches on the soles or between toes.
• Beau's lines refer to depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate, often indicating a pause in nail growth due to illness or stress.