Topic : nail diseases

Under the Microscope: Paronychia

January 6, 2012  | Article

Paronychia is an infection that occurs when there is breakdown in the seal between the skin and the nail plate.

Under the Microscope: Ingrown Toenails

November 21, 2011  | Article

Common but painful, ingrown nails are often the result of poor care — and infection may follow.

Schoon Scientific Doug Schoon’s Brain DVD

November 18, 2011  | Product

Watch and listen while industry scientist Doug Schoon walks you through 10 episodes of the educational series “Doug Schoon’s Brain.”  

Under the Microscope: Beau’s Lines

November 4, 2011  | Article

Beau’s lines are ridged or grooved lines that run horizontally across the nail.

diabetic clients

October 4, 2011  | Encyclopedia

Under the Microscope: Brittle Nails

September 30, 2011  | Article

Sometimes called onychorrhexis or onychoschizia, brittle nails peel, split, and break easily.

A Day in the Life of a Nail Doctor

August 19, 2011  | Article

A New York City-based dermatologist specializing in nails, Dr. Dana Stern takes us on a tour of her day — complete with melanomas, onycholysis, paronychia, and more.  

Under the Microscope: Onycholysis

June 24, 2011  | Article

Onycholysis is a condition that causes nails to separate from the nail bed. If addressed quickly, this common nail disorder poses no danger to clients.

alopecia areata

June 15, 2011  | Encyclopedia

Because Alopecia Areata can appear on the nails, techs should be aware of this emotional, and often life-altering disease. The nail changes associated with alopecia usually accompany the hair loss, but may or follow the onset of alopecia by months or years.

allergic contact dermatitis

June 15, 2011  | Encyclopedia

Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin and often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.

allergen

June 15, 2011  | Encyclopedia

a substance capable of producing an exaggerated or adverse reaction such as sneezing, coughing, rash, or irritation in sensitive individuals

Under the Microscope: Splinter Hemorrhages

May 19, 2011  | Article

A splinter hemorrhage is a small area of bleeding under the fingernails or toenails that usually requires no treatment.

carpal tunnel syndrome

April 4, 2011  | Encyclopedia

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes pain, numbness, and muscular weakness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, caused by compression of a major sensorimotor nerve at the wrist, usually due to inflammation, trauma, or injury caused by repetitive motion; nail technicians are prone to this condition because of the repetitive nature of their work, but it can be prevented or alleviated with proper work habits. Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress disorders can be prevented.

New Laser Technique Tackles Onychomycosis

March 22, 2011  | Article

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.

Nail Dilemmas

March 7, 2011  | News

Glamour offers advice on four types of nail dilemmas and which warning signs to be on the lookout for.