Q&A

I have a male client in his 70s with nails that turn white then peel off.

What can be done about skin that grows up on the underside of the free edge?

A sore under a nail seems infected, but it's been "diagnosed" as a fungus infection.

What is causing client's nail pitting?

A male client has white lines down is nails, which are also arching. Could dehydration be the cause?

I have noticed some of my older clients have white marks close to the free edges of their nails. Am I causing this?

I have a client whose nails are suddenly grooved.

How does a nail affected with onycholysis become reattached?

I have ridges and splitting on the ends of my nails. It’s as if my nails are shredding along the edges. Is something lacking in my system?

Sometimes I see white spots that get worse and spread all over the nail and to other nails. They cause peeling and in severe cases the nail crumbles a

Is it true that when you remove calluses with a razor, they come back harder?

Could nail biting be causing a fungal infection?

Do ridges, splitting, and shredding at the end of the nails indicate a physiological problem?

Can I fix a client's nail that constantly grows to one side?

Can dust from filing acrylics can cause serious damage to the nostrils, lungs, kidneys, and liver?

What causes thick, peeling skin on the foot, the kind that no amount of sloughing helps?

I have dents in my nail plate. Is it possible I overexposed myself to the UV light?

I have a client who lost a nail after it got caught in a car door. The nail has grown back, but now has very deep ridges. Can I apply acrylic over it?

If a nail technician works on a client with warts on her hands or feet, will she get the virus?

When the cuticle is pushed over-vigorously, can the nail then be affected by both onycholysis and leukonychia at the same time?