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What are Corrugations?
What are Corrugations?
- Visible depressions in the nail
- Darkening of the fingernails
- White spots on the nail
- Wavy ridges caused by uneven growth of nails (correct)
What is Onychauxis?
What is Onychauxis?
Overgrowth in nail thickness
What are Leuconychia?
What are Leuconychia?
White spots on the nail
Tile-shaped nails have an increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate.
Tile-shaped nails have an increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate.
What does Beaus-line refer to?
What does Beaus-line refer to?
What causes furrows in the nails?
What causes furrows in the nails?
What does Onychophagy refer to?
What does Onychophagy refer to?
What is Melanonychia?
What is Melanonychia?
What is Onychatrophia?
What is Onychatrophia?
What does Pterygium refer to?
What does Pterygium refer to?
What does Onychorrhexis refer to?
What does Onychorrhexis refer to?
What is a Plicatured nail?
What is a Plicatured nail?
What causes a Blue-nail?
What causes a Blue-nail?
What is a Hangnail?
What is a Hangnail?
What is a Bruised nail?
What is a Bruised nail?
What are Eggshell Nails?
What are Eggshell Nails?
What do Trumpet or Pincer nails resemble?
What do Trumpet or Pincer nails resemble?
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Study Notes
Nail Disorders Overview
- Corrugations: Wavy ridges on nails from uneven growth due to illness or injury; can be smoothed with ridge filler polish.
- Onychauxis (Hypertrophy): Nail thickening (not lengthening) caused by infection or heredity; can be filed to improve appearance.
- Leuconychia: White spots on nails from injuries at the nail base; air bubbles form between the nail and bed; spots grow out and can be concealed with polish.
- Tile-shaped nails: Characterized by increased crosswise curvature of the nail plate; results from the matrix bed's curvature.
- Beaus-line: Depressions running across the nail plate; visible indicators of health issues or trauma.
- Furrows: Depressions in the nail that can run lengthwise or crosswise; often caused by illness, injury, stress, or pregnancy.
- Onychophagy: Common nail disorder resulting from chronic nail biting due to nervous habits.
- Melanonychia: Darkening of nails, often appearing as black bands; caused by increased melanin production in the matrix bed.
- Onychatrophia (Atrophy): Nail wasting or shrinkage due to injury or disease; results in loss of shine and possible complete shedding.
- Pterygium: Forward growth of the cuticle caused by adherence to the nail; can be related to circulatory issues; hot oil manicures recommended.
- Onychorrhexis: Splitting or brittleness of nails; linked to poor filing, nutrient deficiencies, or harsh products; can benefit from oil treatments.
- Plicatured nails: "Folded nails" where edges bend at 90 degrees into the surrounding skin; may affect nail integrity.
- Blue-nail: Condition caused by poor circulation or heart issues; regular nail services allowed with caution.
- Hangnail (Agnail): Condition where the cuticle splits, often due to dryness, improper removal, or nervous habits.
- Bruised nail: Dark spot underneath the nail from injury; caused by bleeding in the nail bed; treat with care due to possible soreness.
- Eggshell Nail (Hapalonychia): Presents as thin, flexible nails; caused by vitamin deficiencies or genetics; nail strengtheners are recommended.
- Trumpet or Pincer nails: Nails curl at the edges, resembling a trumpet; constricted nail bed may cause pain.
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