December 20, 2010
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Callus ia a completely natural acquired, superficial, round, and thickened patch of epidermis caused by pressure or friction on the hands or feet. Heels and the balls of feet are especially prone to callus.
Keywords: callus calluses dry skin feet nail diseases
December 19, 2010
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Onychoschizia, or splitting nails, are a very common presentation in the salon. The split can occur horizontally or vertically, but usually occur near the free edge.
Keywords: nail diseases onychoschizia split nails
December 17, 2010
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Onychogryphosis is a condition in which the nail curvature is increased and enlarged; the nail becomes thicker and curves, sometimes extending over the tip of the finger or toe; this condition results in inflammation and pain if the nail grows into the skin; the cause of this disorder is unknown. Sometimes called "ram's horn."
Keywords: nail diseases onychogryphosis
December 17, 2010
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Myxoid cysts are small rounded deformities that occur around the fingers and toes.
Keywords: Myxoid cyst nail diseases
December 17, 2010
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Paronychia is a bacterial inflammation of the tissue around the nail; the symptoms are redness, swelling, and tenderness of the tissue surrounding the nail.
Keywords: nail diseases paronychia
December 17, 2010
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Koilonychia is an an abnormality of the nail that causes the nail to be flat or concave and the outer edges of the nail to fl are out; also known as spoon nails.
Keywords: koilonychia nail diseases spoon nails
December 16, 2010
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The nails (including the toenails) of a client with YNS will have some or all of these characteristics: They will be thicker than normal and they may have a dark, greenish edge. They will grow slower than normal.
Keywords: nail diseases yellow nail syndrome
December 16, 2010
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A bunion is an inflamed swelling of the small sac on the first joint of the big toe; results in a protruding lump and is often caused by prolonged encasement in tight shoes.
Keywords: bunions feet nail diseases
December 16, 2010
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While all types of skin cancer, including squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma, can be found on the foot, the most common is the most serious form, melanoma.
Keywords: cancer nail diseases skin cancer skin diseases
December 16, 2010
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Onychophagy is a medical term for nails that have been bitten enough to become deformed.
Keywords: nail biting nail diseases onychophagy
December 16, 2010
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Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition that aff ects men, women, and children. It can be itchy, painful, and leave permanent scars.
Keywords: lichen planus nail diseases skin diseases
December 16, 2010
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An inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions, which become scaly, crusted, or hardened.
Keywords: eczema nail diseases psoriasis skin care skin diseases
December 15, 2010
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After a blow to the fingernail or toenail, an injured nail will commonly collect blood underneath in a condition called subungual hematoma.
Keywords: nail diseases
December 15, 2010
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Exfoliative keratolysis is a condition where the top layer of the skin perpetually peels.
Keywords: nail diseases
December 15, 2010
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In the medical and scientific world it’s known as pseudomonas. In the salon, it’s more commonly referred to as “greenies.
Keywords: mold nail diseases pseudomonas
