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Milady's Standard Nail Technology Chapter 9
Diseases and Disorders
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Cosmetology
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10/12/2010

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Beau's lines
Definition
Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate
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Bruised nail
Definition
Condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, forming a dark purplish spot, usually due to injury
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eggshell nail
Definition
Noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than normal
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hangnail or agnail
Definition
Condition in which the eponychium or other living tissue surrounding the nail plate becomes split or torn
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leukonychia spot
Definition
Whitish discoloration of the nails, usually caused by injury to the matrix area;white spot
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melanonychia
Definition
Darkening of the fingernails or toenails;may be seen as a black band under or within the nail plate, extending from the base to the free edge
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nail disorder
Definition
Condition caused by an injury or disease of the nail plate
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nail psoriasis
Definition
A condition that affects the surface of the natural nail plate, causing it to appear rough and pitted, as well as causing reddish color spots on the nail bed, and onycholysis
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nail pterygium
Definition
Abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate;usually caused by serious injury or allergic reaction
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onychia
Definition
Inflammation of the matrix of the nail with shedding of the nail
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Onychocryptosis
Definition
Ingrown nails;nail grows into the living tissue around the nail
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onycholysis
Definition
Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed,often caused by injury or allergic reaction
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onychomadesis
Definition
The separation and falling off of a nail from the nail bed;can occur on fingernails and toenails
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onychomycosis
Definition
Fungal infection of the natural nail plate
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onychophagy
Definition
bitten nails
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onychorrhexis
Definition
Split or brittle nails that also have a series of lengthwise ridges giving a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate
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onychosis
Definition
Any deformity or disease of the natural nails
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paronychia
Definition
Bacterial inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail;pus, redness, and swelling are usually present
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pincer nail
Definition
Increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate caused by an increased curvature of the matrix
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plicatured nail
Definition
A type of highly curved nail plate often caused by injury to the matrix, but may be inherited;also called "folded nail"
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pseudomonas aeruginosa
Definition
One of several common bacteria that can cause nail infection
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pyogenic granuloma
Definition
Severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate
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ridges
Definition
Vertical lines running the length of the natural nail plate, usually related to normal aging
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tinea pedis
Definition
Medical term for fungal infections of the feet
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trumpet nail
Definition
Disorder in which the edges of the nail plate curl around to form the shape of the trumpet or sharp cone at the free edge
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