Nail Disorders Flashcards
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What are corrugations in nail disorders?

  • Darkening of the nails
  • Wavy ridges caused by uneven growth (correct)
  • Folded nails
  • Visible depressions across the nail
  • What is onychauxis?

    Overgrowth in nail thickness

    What do white spots on the nail indicate?

    Leuconychia

    Tile-shaped nails are characterized by a decreased curvature of the matrix bed.

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

    What are Beau's lines?

    <p>Visible depressions across the width of the nail plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Furrows in nails are caused by:

    <p>Stress or pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Onychophagy refers to what?

    <p>Bitten nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes melanonychia?

    <p>Localized area of increased pigment cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is onychatrophia?

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

    What does pterygium refer to in nail disorders?

    <p>Forward growth of the cuticle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Onychorrhexis refers to _______ nails.

    <p>split or brittle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are plicatured nails?

    <p>Folded nails with one or both edges at a 90-degree angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blue nails are caused by high blood circulation.

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

    What is a hangnail?

    <p>Cuticle splits around the nail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically causes bruised nails?

    <p>Injury and bleeding in the nail bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are eggshell nails?

    <p>Thin, flexible nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do trumpet or pincer nails cause?

    <p>Edges of the nail plate curl to form a trumpet shape</p> 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.

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    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.

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