March 22, 2011
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Dr. Krista Archer, a Manhattan foot specialist, offers her patients a new treatment, an in-office laser called the CoolTouch CT3 plus CoolBreeze, that treats discolored, thickened, fungal toenails.
Keywords: fungal infections fungus fungus treatments nail diseases onychomycosis
February 28, 2011
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Pterygium is an adhesion between the skin surrounding the nail and the area under the nail plate.
Keywords: nail diseases pterygium skin diseases
February 25, 2011
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Common Disorders of the Skin, Scalp and Hair: A Quick Reference for Licensed Beauty Professionals was written to help those in the beauty industry provide better, more knowledgeable care to their clientele and to develop a greater understanding of how to safely service clients while protecting themselves.
Keywords: client health hair care skin conditions skin diseases
January 13, 2011
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This common infection of the feet is most often characterized by cracked, flaking, and peeling skin between the toes.
Keywords: athlete's foot foot disorders
January 1, 2011
| Article
“Atrophy” is simply the wasting away of a part of the body. The same thing can happen to nails.
Keywords: nail diseases onychatrophia
December 1, 2010
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Be an informed patient by avioding common mistakes and misperceptions about a visit for you first nail evaluation.
Keywords: client issues nail diseases working with doctors
December 1, 2010
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Anyone who has walked in high heels for any length of time can imagine the origin of Haglund’s deformity.
Keywords: foot disorders Haglund's deformity
November 16, 2010
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Not all nails are perfect. Some are thin, some are ridged, and some have cracks and tears. But luckily techs have a number of natural nail products to strengthen and treat a variety of nails. Here’s a quick guide from Nail Tek’s Mary Jo Zwirowski.
Keywords: nail diseases Nail Tek nail treatments natural nail care
November 1, 2010
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Myxoid cysts are small, rounded deformities that occur around the fingers and toes. Though often harmless, a visit to the doctor is still suggested to rule out any larger issue.
Keywords: client health educating clients ganglion cysts Myxoid cyst skin conditions
October 18, 2010
| News
Cutting cuticles can cause painful hangnails or infections.
Keywords: consumer press cuticle treatments nail treatments
October 18, 2010
| News
Redbook magazine answers the question of splitting and peeling nails in their October Q & Triple A.
Keywords: brittle nails consumer press nail treatments pedicures skin care
October 1, 2010
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A progressive problem that could appear on one or all of the toes, hammertoe must be corrected early if sufferers hope to avoid surgery.
Keywords: feet nail diseases pedicures
September 23, 2010
| Product
Angelfeet Sterilizable Pedicure File handles the thickest calluses without shredding the skin.
Keywords: files foot files pedicure products pedicures
September 1, 2010
| Product
A beauty authority should have all the answers. If your knowledge of skin care is somewhat lacking, check out The Skin Care Answer Book: Real-World Answers to 275 Most-Asked Skin Care Questions from Milady.
Keywords: books educational materials Milady skin care
September 1, 2010
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Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.
Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis allergic reactions nail diseases skin care skin conditions
