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What is Onychosis?
What is Onychosis?
What does Terrigium refer to?
What does Terrigium refer to?
Skin stretched/growing over nail plate
What is Onychocryptosis?
What is Onychocryptosis?
Ingrown nails
Define Onychomadesis.
Define Onychomadesis.
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What is Paronychia?
What is Paronychia?
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What does Pyogenic granuloma refer to?
What does Pyogenic granuloma refer to?
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Define Onycholysis.
Define Onycholysis.
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What is Onychia?
What is Onychia?
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What does Onychomycosis mean?
What does Onychomycosis mean?
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Study Notes
Nail Disorders
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Onychosis: General term that refers to various nail diseases, affecting the overall health and appearance of nails.
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Terrigium: A condition where skin is stretched or grows over the nail plate, potentially affecting nail growth and aesthetics.
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Onychocryptosis: Commonly known as ingrown nails, involves the edge of the nail growing into the surrounding skin, leading to pain and inflammation.
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Onychomadesis: Characterized by the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, sometimes resulting in the complete falling off of the nail.
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Paronychia: A bacterial infection causing inflammation around the nail plate, often presenting with redness, swelling, and soreness.
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Pyogenic granuloma: A benign and often painful growth of red, inflamed tissue, appearing around the nail area, frequently triggered by irritation or injury.
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Onycholysis: This condition involves the lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed, often a response to injury or allergic reactions, leading to potential nail detachment.
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Onychia: Inflammation of the nail matrix, resulting in the shedding of the nail, often due to infection or trauma.
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Onychomycosis: A fungal infection affecting the nail plate, leading to discoloration, thickening, and potential nail loss.
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Test your knowledge on various nail disorders with this quiz. Explore conditions such as onychosis, onychocryptosis, and paronychia, and understand their effects on nail health. Perfect for students and professionals in dermatology or cosmetic care.
