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What should the surface of a normal healthy nail be?
What should you do if a client presents with symptoms of a nail disorder?
Refer them to a physician
_____ _____ are visible depressions running across the width of the nail plate.
Beau's lines
What is the condition known as when blood clots from under the nail plate causing a dark purplish spot?
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What are noticeably thin white nail plates that are more flexible than normal called?
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What does the term 'hangnail' refer to?
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What is the whitish discoloration of the nails usually caused by minor injury to the matrix called?
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What is the term for darkening of the nails that presents as black bands within the nail plate?
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What is the scientific term for bitten nails?
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What does 'onychorrexis' refer to?
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What condition is also known as folded nail and leads to ingrown nails?
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What are ridges on nails caused by?
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What localized area of increased pigment cells is referred to as?
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What is the name of the condition when the free edge pinches the sidewalls into a deep curve?
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Splinter hemorrhages will always be positioned lengthwise in the direction of nail growth.
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Which condition is caused by physical trauma or injury to the nail bed that damages the capillaries?
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What is the general term for a nail deformity?
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Fungi are parasites that may cause infections of the feet and hands.
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It is ______ _______ for a cosmetologist to contract an infection or nail fungus from a client contact.
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What is the fungal infection of the nail plate called?
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What does nail psoriasis cause on the surface of the nail plate?
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What is the technical term for ingrown nails?
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What usually causes the green, yellow, or black discoloration on a nail bed?
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How do you identify a bacterial infection in its early stages?
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What is the technical term for athlete's foot?
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What is severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows from the nail bed?
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What is the condition known as when the nail plate lifts from the nail bed without shedding?
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What is the separation and falling off of a nail plate called?
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Study Notes
Nail Health and Disorders
- Healthy nails should appear shiny and smooth, indicating proper care and health.
- If symptoms of a nail disorder are present in a client, it is important to refer them to a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Common Nail Conditions
- Beau's Lines: Visible depressions across the width of the nail plate, often linked to significant illness or trauma.
- Bruised Nail Beds: Characterized by dark purplish spots due to blood clots under the nail plate.
- Eggshell Nails: Thin, white, and flexible nail plates, indicating potential health issues.
- Hangnail: Occurs when the eponychium or surrounding skin splits or tears.
Nail Discoloration and Structural Issues
- Leukonychia Spots: Whitish discolorations typically caused by minor injuries to the nail matrix.
- Melanonychia: Darkening of nails presenting as black bands extending from the base to the free edge, potentially signaling underlying conditions.
Nail Growth and Conditions
- Onychophagy: The scientific term for nail-biting.
- Onychorrexis: Refers to brittle nails featuring lengthwise ridges, often caused by matrix injuries from excessive use of cuticle removers.
- Plicatured Nails: Curved nail plates, possibly inherited or due to matrix injury, often leading to ingrown nails.
Additional Nail Facts
- Ridges on nails may be caused by uneven growth associated with normal aging.
- Melanocytes: Areas of increased pigment cells in or around the nails.
- Trumpet Nail: Condition where the free edge pinches the sidewalls, leading to a deep curve.
Nail Injuries and Infections
- Splinter Hemorrhages: Caused by trauma to the nail bed, leading to blood accumulation under the nail, typically aligned with nail growth direction.
- Onychosis: General term for nail deformities.
- Fungal infections such as Onychomycosis affect the nail plate and may require medical treatment.
Nail Infections and Other Conditions
- Bacterial infections can cause green, yellow, or black discoloration of the nail bed.
- Early signs of bacterial infection might present as light green spots.
- Tinea Pedis: Technical term for athlete's foot, leading to severe nail inflammation.
- Onycholysis: Condition where the nail plate lifts from the nail bed, potentially due to injury or allergic reactions.
- Onychia: Results in the separation and falling off of the nail, often related to localized infections.
Safety and Precautions
- It is highly unlikely for a cosmetologist to contract infections or nail fungus through client contact, indicating the importance of hygiene practices in nail care.
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Test your knowledge on nail health, common disorders, and their characteristics. This quiz provides insights into nail conditions such as Beau's lines, bruised nails, and more. Understanding these conditions is essential for proper care and client referal.
