April 16, 2013 | Article
Subungual hematomas are usually caused by injury to the nail, either through blunt trauma or repetitive pressure.
March 20, 2013 | Article
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints that limits everyday activities.
February 28, 2013 | Article
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissues that runs from the heel to the toes.
January 28, 2013 | Article
A corn is a horny growth of thickened skin, often with a central seed of hardened, dead skin cells.
January 2, 2013 | Article
With pincer nails, an excessive curvature of the nail plate causes the nail to pinch into the soft tissue of the surrounding skin.
May 26, 2012 | Article
Clients who suffer from chronic onychophagy — or severe nail biting — may benefit from the attention of a good nail tech.
March 7, 2012 | Article
Familiar to nail techs because it can turn clients’ nails green, pseudomonas is a common bacteria that thrives in many environments.
November 21, 2011 | Article
Common but painful, ingrown nails are often the result of poor care — and infection may follow.
November 4, 2011 | Article
Beau’s lines are ridged or grooved lines that run horizontally across the nail.
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.
May 19, 2011 | Article
A splinter hemorrhage is a small area of bleeding under the fingernails or toenails that usually requires no treatment.
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