January 31, 2012
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Exfoliative keratolysis is a condition where the top layer of the skin perpetually peels due to a breakdown in the keratin that forms the epidermal tissue.
Keywords: exfoliative keratolysis skin conditions skin diseases
August 4, 2011
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Eczema is a chronic condition that is characterized by red, itchy, swollen rashes on the skin.
Keywords: eczema skin diseases
March 22, 2011
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Psoriasis is a chronic recurring condition that commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin.
Keywords: psoriasis skin conditions skin diseases
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
December 30, 2010
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One of the many bad side effects of diabetes is that sufferers develop skin ulcers.
Keywords: diabetic clients skin diseases special needs clients
December 30, 2010
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Ringworm is a type of fungal infection, often picked up while traveling.
Keywords: fungal infections ringworm skin diseases
December 20, 2010
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a chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed, red, raised areas that develop silvery scales; also causes pitting, splitting, and discoloration of the nail plate
Keywords: nail diseases psoriasis skin diseases
December 16, 2010
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Raynaud’s Syndrome is a condition characterized by blood vessels in the hands and feet that spasm and temporarily cut off blood flow to the digits, most commonly found among otherwise healthy women ages 20-40; people with Raynaud’s have a higher risk for infection due to poor circulation in their extremities during a spasm
Keywords: nail diseases Raynaud's Disease skin conditions skin diseases special needs clients
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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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
September 1, 2009
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Because alopecia areata is known to make an appearance on the nails, techs should be aware of this emotional, and often life-altering, disease.
Keywords: alopecia areata applying enhancements to unhealthy nails client health nail diseases skin diseases
November 1, 2007
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Lifestyle factors affect the health of our feet. Obesity, poor circulation, and even the choice of shoe can lead to serious foot conditions.
Keywords: diabetic clients foot care fungus skin diseases special needs clients
