Beaus Lines visible depressions running across the width of the nail. From: major illness,injury that has traumatized the body...pneumonia,drug reaction,surgery,heart failure.The result is the matrix slows down the productio of nail cells Egg shell nails thin white very flexable nail. they curve over the free edge. cause: improprer diet,hereditary factors,internal disease,medication Normal Healthy Nail firm, flexible, should be shiny and slightly pink or yellow Nail Disorder condition caused by injury or disease Hang Nail/agnail living tissue splitz around the nail, becomes dry. How can you cause a hang nail by having dry skin or cutting the living skin Ridges in the nail they run vertically down the length of the nail, cause: uneven growth of nails and old age Who can diagnois a nail disorder Only a Doctor What type of file should you use for an egg shell nail 240 grit or higher Leukonychia spots white spots on the nail, a whitish discoloration of the nails, caused by injury to the nail matrix, it is not caused by a vitamin deficiency Onychophagy bitten nails, resulting from a bad habit Onychorrhexis spilt or brittle nails, may have lengthwise ridges in the nail, caused by injury to the matrix,harch chemicls,agressive filing,hereditary What can help nails with onychorrexis hot oil manicures and conditioning treatments Nail pterygium abnormal condition that occurs when live skin is streatched by the nail plate Cuticle dead tissue that adheres to the nail plate Why do nails have a deep curvature at the free edge known as a trumpet or pincer nail, the shape of the matrix, the greater curvature of the matrix the greater the curve of the free edge Nail fungis parasite that can cause infection, they are contagious and can be transmitted through unsanitary implements Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria / (the green meanies) bacterial infection of the nail plate,usually found between the nail plate and a nail enhancement, this is not a mold Does water cause infections NO What are the stages of a bacterial nail infection yellow-green spot, darker green, dark brown then black What are the signs of a nail disease redness, sewlling or puss this is considered infection or inflammation Onychia inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail..cause, improper disinfection of implements Onychocryptosis ingrown nails Onycholysis seperation of the nail plate and bed ,caused by physical injury or allergic reaction..agressive filing of the nail can also cause this Paronychia bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate...puss,swelling and redness Tinea Pedis red itchy patches of skin on the bottom of feet/between the toes. also known as atheletes foot How can you prevent spresd of infection by bacteria follow state board guidelines for sanitation and disinfection How do you relieve pressure of an ingrown nail if there is no inflammation,redness or swelling you may trim the corners of the nail and round them Nail psoriasis associated with skin psoriasis, it can cause tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate, they apear randomly or in evenly spaced rows Onychomycosis fungal infection of the nail plate...whitish patches that can be scraped off Can you treat nails that are brittle, have verticle ridges or deeply split yes as long as the nail is not split down the nail bed Nails/NAIL DISEASE & DISORDERS
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