TLE Reviewer - Parts of Nails & Diseases PDF

TLE REVIEWER **PARTS OF NAILS** **Matrix**- It is the base part or the root of the nail where the nail plate cells and the nail itself grows. **Nail Plate**- it is the part of a nail that is situated at the end of a finger or toe. **Free Edge**- It is the part of the nail that is located on or b...

TLE REVIEWER **PARTS OF NAILS** **Matrix**- It is the base part or the root of the nail where the nail plate cells and the nail itself grows. **Nail Plate**- it is the part of a nail that is situated at the end of a finger or toe. **Free Edge**- It is the part of the nail that is located on or beyond the tip of the finger or toe. **Nail Bed**- It is the part of the nail the is composed of living skin, which holds up the nail plate as it grows longer toward the free edge. **Lunula**- It is a crescent-shaped part of the nail where the matrix and the nail bed meet. **Cuticle-** it is a semi-transparent scarfskin that envelops the nail and the matrix to shield them from physical damages that can cause infections. **Mantle-** It is a pocket-like structure that holds the root and the matrix of a nail. **Eponychium**-It is the living skin at the base of the nail plate the covers the matric area of the nail. **Hyponychium**-It is a thickened layer or scarfskin located under the free edge where the nail bed is situated. **Nail Groove**- It lies along the side of the edge of the nail plate. **Nail Wall**- It is the part of the nail that covers the edge of the nail. **NAIL DISEASES** **Bruised Nail Beds-** It is a condition where blood clots below the nail plate, giving it a **Dark Purplish** appearance. **Eggshell Nails-** It is a type of condition where the nails are weaker and thinner than usual, giving them a more **flexible structure.** **Beau's Lines-** These refers to the **horizontal grooves** running across one side of the nail to the other. **Hangnails-** These are referred to as a piece of dry torn skin nesting at the root of the nail. **Leukonychia-** It is also known as "white spots" Which are **Whitish Discoloration** inside the nail plate. **Melanonychia**- It is a condition that makes the nail plate appear black. **Onychophagy-** It is also known as "Bitten nails" **Plicatured Nail-** It is a highly curved nail plate that is also known as "folded nail" **Nail Pterygium-** It is a condition that persists when the skin is stretched by the nail plate. **Splinter Hemorrhages-** It is a condition caused by a hard impact or a physical trauma to the nail bed, which damages the capillaries, letting amounts of blood to flow, this type of condition is common. **OVERVIEW OF NAIL DISEASES** **Onychia-** Sloughing of the nail plate and inflammation of the matrix **Onychocryptosis-** Also known as ingrown nails. **Onycholysis-** It is where the nail plate disconnects with the nail bed that is caused by physical trauma or negative nail reactions to different chemicals. **Onychomadesis-** It is where the nail plate separates and falls off from the nail bed. **Onychomycosis-** it is where the nail plate is infected with fungi. **Paronychia-** It is the occurrence of pus that causes swelling and redness to the tissues around the nail plate because of a bacterial inflammation. **Pyogenic Granuloma-** It is when a mass of red tissues grows over the nail plate from the nail bed, it is a severe inflammation of the nail. **Tinea Pedis-** This is also known as athlete's foot. **BENEFITS OF HAND AND FOOT SPA** **1.Provides Relaxation and Relieves Stress** **The warm water relaxes the hands,ankles, and feet. The ligaments and etc.** **2. Relieves Arthritic Pain** **Foot and Hand spas help in getting rid of tensions in muscles and joints.** **3.Boosts Proper Blood Circulation** **Some spas offer foot bath massagers that can help soothe foot problems** **4.Helps reduce Headaches** **As nerve points are found in the feet, a light massage during the foot spa procedure stimulates them and helps in treating headaches,migraines, etc** **5.Promotes Better Sleep** **Hand and foot massage is best when done before going to bed, It helps in getting a peaceful sleep as it improves blood circulation in the body.** **6.Helps the body Detox** **The hand and foot spa detoxifications aid the body in getting rid of toxins.** **SANDWICHES** **Open-Faced -** Makes use of one layer of bread or crust, Fillings are arranged on top and garnished. **Two-Layer -** This is the regular sandwich consisting of two slices of bread with fillings in between. **Three or More Layers-** also called a multi-decker sandwich with variations of fillings in between. **2 TYPES OF SANDWICH** **Hot Sandwich-** These are called hot sandwiches a two-layered sandwich that is warmed in a oven or toaster. **Cold Sandwich-** These Are Sandwiches served at room temp or below. **METHODS MAKING SANDWICHES** **Garnishing Spreading Piping Portioning Cutting Molding** **EQUIPMENT FOR PRESENTING SANDWICHES** **Bowls and Baskets, Paper Plates, Plates and Platter, Trays, Indigenous Containers, Pedestal and cake Keepers, Ethnic Dishware, Custom Display**