May 17, 2013
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Be a bright spot in the lives of clients undergoing cancer treatments with these tips on how to care for these customers, body and soul.
Keywords: cancer charity continuing education special needs clients waterless manicures
August 19, 2011
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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.
Keywords: dermatologists Dr. Dana Stern medical pedicures nail diseases nail doctor
March 23, 2011
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Teachers, sales personnel, athletes and other groups of people who spend large amounts of time on their feet commonly suffer from aches and mains in the legs, knees and feet. One of the common ailments experienced by people who are standing much of the time is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis.
Keywords: feet plantar fasciitis working with doctors
March 16, 2011
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Allure gets expert advice on cuticle work from Richard K. Scher, professor emeritus of dermatology at Columbia University, and May P. Lupo, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Keywords: cuticle treatments cuticles nail treatments working with doctors
December 1, 2010
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Be an informed patient by avioding common mistakes and misperceptions about a visit for you first nail evaluation.
Keywords: client issues nail diseases working with doctors
March 1, 2010
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Nail techs play an important role in protecting clients. The three Cs — cuticles, colors, and contours — can be early indicators of larger health problems.
Keywords: career handbook healthy working nail diseases newbie referrals
June 1, 2007
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Don't be afraid to reach out to a podiatrist for sharing referrals. They may be just as interested as you are in building business. Act professional and you'll be treated professionally.
Keywords: building your clientele networking referrals working with doctors
May 1, 2007
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So-called “medi pedis” are catching on with consumers despite the fact that there are no strict guidelines on what they entail or who can perform them. Salons that offer this therapeutic service promise clients a high level of sanitation, scrupulous callus reduction, superior treatment products, and expert knowledge on the part of the practitioner.
Keywords: medical pedicures working with doctors
August 1, 2006
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Despite the mutual benefits, it can be tough to cultivate a referral relationship with a local podiatrist or other medical professional. Podiatrist and nail industry educator Dennis Arnold tells NAILS’ readers how to approach a local practitioner and establish a working relationship that benefits everyone — especially your clients.
Keywords: networking pedicures podiatrists referrals working with doctors
June 1, 2004
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Our feet — along with our activities— change as we mature. From hereditary problems to injuries, our feet often take a pounding the older we get. Help your clients take care of their feet throughout their lifetime to ensure good foot health into old age.
Keywords: arthritic clients athlete's foot brittle nails bunions corns
October 1, 2000
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Keywords: working with doctors
April 1, 2000
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Finding a good doctor is like finding a good nail technician – people want a personal referral from someone they trust. If you’re still looking for Dr. Right, here are some suggestions from physicians and nail techs who’ve made referral relationships work.
Keywords: building your clientele business building working with doctors
February 1, 1993
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Does red, rough skin, small blisters, and separated nails sound familiar? What you may be calling a fungal infection could be an allergy to nail products.
Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis contact dermatitis working with doctors
