April 16, 2013
| Article
Subungual hematomas are usually caused by injury to the nail, either through blunt trauma or repetitive pressure.
Keywords: subungual hematoma Under the Microscope
January 28, 2013
| Article
A corn is a horny growth of thickened skin, often with a central seed of hardened, dead skin cells.
Keywords: corns Under the Microscope
January 2, 2013
| Article
With pincer nails, an excessive curvature of the nail plate causes the nail to pinch into the soft tissue of the surrounding skin.
Keywords: pincer nails Under the Microscope
November 26, 2012
| News
As winter approaches, it's important to keep hands hydrated. Redbook Mag's November 2012 issue put together a list of tips for soothing and smoothing when the temperature drops.
Keywords: client health CND cuticle oil dry skin hand care
November 19, 2012
| Article
For years, treatment of fungal nails has been frustrating and only nominally successful. At last, evidence of safe, effective treatment provides hope.
Keywords: fungal infections fungus fungus treatments laser
November 2, 2012
| Article
New from Gelish, VitaGel Vitamin Enriched Soak-Off Gel is an LED/UV light-cured vitamin nail strengthener that comes in two original formulas: Strength and Recovery.
Keywords: brittle nails Gelish nail strengtheners
November 2, 2012
| Article
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body, often the foot.
Keywords: neuromas
October 8, 2012
| Article
Onychorrhexis describes the thinning and longitudinal ridging that often accompanies brittle nails.
September 17, 2012
| Article
Gloves In A Bottle is a shielding lotion — it bonds with the outer layer of your skin and helps lock in your natural oils and moisture.
Keywords: gloves skin care skin diseases
August 31, 2012
| Article
Alopecia areata is a highly unpredictable autoimmune skin disease resulting in hair loss. In rare instances, it affects the nails.
Keywords: alopecia areata skin diseases
August 21, 2012
| Article
Transforming hard nails back to their original softness and helping to prevent them from growing inwards, Gehwol Med Nail Softener softens hard skin beneath the nail and the nail fold so it can be easily removed without pain.
Keywords: Gehwol ingrown nails ingrown toenails
August 21, 2012
| Article
Designed to inhibit and prevent fungal infections under the nail, Footlogix #7 Anti-Fungal Nail Tincture has an easy-to-use applicator that allows the product to get right under the nail to the problem areas.
Keywords: antifungals foot care Footlogix fungal infections
August 1, 2012
| Article
Raynaud’s Syndrome is a constriction of the blood vessels brought on by cold or stress that causes a discoloration of the fingers and toes.
July 2, 2012
| Article
A rare disorder, yellow nail syndrome could indicate a serious health concern involving the respiratory or lymphatic systems.
Keywords: yellow nail syndrome
May 26, 2012
| Article
Clients who suffer from chronic onychophagy — or severe nail biting — may benefit from the attention of a good nail tech.
Keywords: nail biting onychophagy Under the Microscope
