Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are corrugations in nail disorders?
What are corrugations in nail disorders?
What is onychauxis?
What is onychauxis?
Overgrowth in nail thickness
What do white spots on the nail indicate?
What do white spots on the nail indicate?
Leuconychia
Tile-shaped nails are characterized by a decreased curvature of the matrix bed.
Tile-shaped nails are characterized by a decreased curvature of the matrix bed.
Signup and view all the answers
What are Beau's lines?
What are Beau's lines?
Signup and view all the answers
Furrows in nails are caused by:
Furrows in nails are caused by:
Signup and view all the answers
Onychophagy refers to what?
Onychophagy refers to what?
Signup and view all the answers
What causes melanonychia?
What causes melanonychia?
Signup and view all the answers
What is onychatrophia?
What is onychatrophia?
Signup and view all the answers
What does pterygium refer to in nail disorders?
What does pterygium refer to in nail disorders?
Signup and view all the answers
Onychorrhexis refers to _______ nails.
Onychorrhexis refers to _______ nails.
Signup and view all the answers
What are plicatured nails?
What are plicatured nails?
Signup and view all the answers
Blue nails are caused by high blood circulation.
Blue nails are caused by high blood circulation.
Signup and view all the answers
What is a hangnail?
What is a hangnail?
Signup and view all the answers
What typically causes bruised nails?
What typically causes bruised nails?
Signup and view all the answers
What are eggshell nails?
What are eggshell nails?
Signup and view all the answers
What do trumpet or pincer nails cause?
What do trumpet or pincer nails cause?
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
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.