Under the Microscope: Onycholysis
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.
Remove Calluses in Half the Time
Forget hand-filing on the feet. Invented by a board-certified foot surgeon, the new Eliminer Callus Removal System is a safe and effortless power-driven filing system that quickly smoothes out calluses.
Under the Microscope: Splinter Hemorrhages
A splinter hemorrhage is a small area of bleeding under the fingernails or toenails that usually requires no treatment.
Under the Microscope: Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are benign growths that occur on the sole, heel, or ball of the foot.
New Relief for Heel Pain
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.
New Laser Technique Tackles Onychomycosis
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.
Under the Microscope: Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic recurring condition that commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin.
Under the Microscope: Pterygium
Pterygium is an adhesion between the skin surrounding the nail and the area under the nail plate.
Understand Common Disorders of the Skin, Scalp, and Hair
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.
by Judy Lessin
Under the Microscope: Athlete’s Foot
This common infection of the feet is most often characterized by cracked, flaking, and peeling skin between the toes.
by Judy Lessin
What Is Onychatrophia?
“Atrophy” is simply the wasting away of a part of the body. The same thing can happen to nails.
What Is Haglund's Deformity?
Anyone who has walked in high heels for any length of time can imagine the origin of Haglund’s deformity.
Help Clients Prepare for a Visit to the Nail Doctor
Be an informed patient by avioding common mistakes and misperceptions about a visit for you first nail evaluation.
Diagnosing Different Nail Types
Not all nails are perfect. Some are thin, some are ridged, and some have cracks and tears. But luckily techs have a number of natural nail products to strengthen and treat a variety of nails. Here’s a quick guide from Nail Tek’s Mary Jo Zwirowski.
What Are Myxoid Cysts?
Myxoid cysts are small, rounded deformities that occur around the fingers and toes. Though often harmless, a visit to the doctor is still suggested to rule out any larger issue.
Stop Spliting and Peeling
Redbook magazine answers the question of splitting and peeling nails in their October Q & Triple A.
Avoid Cutting Cuticles
Cutting cuticles can cause painful hangnails or infections.