Nail Disorders Flashcards

Study Notes

Nail Disorders Overview

Corrugations: Wavy ridges from uneven nail growth due to illness or injury. Ridge fillers can smooth appearance.
Onychauxis: Overgrowth in nail thickness, not length. Caused by localized infection or heredity; can be filed for better look.
Leuconychia: White spots on nails from injury at the nail base, causing air bubbles. Spots grow out over time and can be concealed with polish.
Tile-shaped nails: Characterized by increased crosswise curvature of the nail plate due to curvature of the matrix bed.

Nail Plate Conditions

Beau's lines: Visible depressions across the nail plate indicating past nail trauma or stress.
Furrows: Lengthwise or crosswise depressions in the nail, often the result of illness, injury, stress, or pregnancy.
Onychophagy: Common nail disorder characterized by bitten nails resulting from nervous habits.
Melanonychia: Darkening of fingernails or toenails, manifests as black bands under the nail plate due to increased pigment cells.

Nail Damage and Appearance

Onychatrophia: Wasting away of the nail from injury or internal disease, resulting in loss of shine and possible shedding.
Pterygium: Forward growth of the cuticle linked to skin adherence at the nail base. May relate to circulatory issues; hot oil manicures recommended.
Onychorrhexis: Condition marked by split or brittle nails, often due to improper filing, vitamins deficiency, or illness. Can benefit from hot oil manicures and nail oils.

Unique Nail Shapes and Issues

Plicatured nail: A "folded nail" with a flat surface and edges at a 90-degree angle to the skin.
Blue nail: Discoloration due to poor circulation or heart complications; regular nail services are allowable.
Hangnail (Agnail): Cracked cuticle skin around the nail, often from dryness, rough cuticle removal, or nervous habits.
Bruised nail: Dark spot under the nail indicating bleeding due to injury; handle gently as it may be tender.
Eggshell nails (Hapalonychia): Thin and flexible nails often tied to dietary deficiencies or heredity; nail strengtheners are suggested.
Trumpet or Pincer nails: Nail condition where edges curl to form a trumpet shape at the free edge, which can constrict the nail bed and cause pain.

Description

Explore essential nail disorders through these flashcards. Each card features a specific term, its definition, and helpful tips for understanding nail health. Perfect for those studying cosmetology or dermatology.