Lab Reports
"My client’s big toenail’s side walls curve so much that they nearly meet. The middle section of the nail is sore because both ends are pinching the skin. What can I do to relieve this pressure?"
Lab Reports
What can I do to relieve the pressure in my client's trumpet nail?
Male Nail-Biters Get Hooked
Getting the Stains Out of Nails
Don’t let your hard work be ruined by discoloration, whether it’s stains on the natural nail or yellowed acrylic. Get them out, then keep them out.
The Nail Doctor on Fungal Treatments
Two of the three latest treatments for fungal nail infections have been on the market for more than a year, and they have proved to work quickly, safely, and less expensively than the medications previously prescribed by dermatologists.
Psychology of a Nail Biter
Rebecca Byrne was passing a nail salon in the local mall when an idea popped into her head. Stopping, she gathered the courage and went in to ask the nail technician if she could put acrylics on her bitten-down nails to help her grow them out.
The Nail Doctor: Children Have Nail Problems Too
Nail problems in children and adolescents may often mirror those disorders found in adults, but some differences exist.
A Doctor's Notes on Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Ingrown toenails often become severe enough to require surgery. Dr. Mix shows you step by step what happens in the ingrown toenail surgery procedure.
The Nail Doctor
A very delicate anatomical structure, the nail matrix is easily injured, damaged, and scarred. Any injury or trauma to tills matrix can show up as a visible change in the nail plate or affect how it grows out.
Lab Report
With the tremendous technological growth in the nail industry, nail technicians are better prepared for their jobs when they are armed with correct, up-to-date information .NAILS has assembled a panel of experts in the fields of chemistry, dermatology, podiatry, and genetics to answer readers ‘ questions as they relate to the chemicals, products, and techniques they use. Led by Richard K. Scher, M.D., the panel of experts will bring the latest, most accurate information to answer nail technicians’ direct questions bimonthly. Here are the most recent findings from the panel.
The Nail Doctor: Nails Are A Window To Your Client's Health
The stories your client s nails tell might not make you a fortune teller, but they do reveal more about her than the polish color she likes best.
A Day at the Doctor’s Office
Richard K. Scher, M.D., is known around the world for his research on nail disorders. A peek into Dr. Scher’s research facility shows how he has brought nails to the forefront in the field of dermatology.
Nails Under The Microscope - Understanding Nail Anatomy & Disorders
Nail technicians should know as much about the inside of the nail as the outside. Here’s an anatomy lesson on the onychium. Pay attention – there’s going to be a test at the end.
Strong Hope For Brittle Nails
Trauma to the nail plate and excessive hand-washing are the primary causes of brittle nails. Simple remedies can produce healthy results.
A Pedicurist's Education in Diabetes
Diabetes is a very serious, and very common, disease. Before providing foot care to a diabetic client, know what to look for and what questions to ask.
Biotin Supplements Strengthen Weak Nails
Two independent studies have shown that the vitamin biotin thickens weak nails and reduces splitting. In just six to eight weeks, your clients may be able to finally grow strong, healthy nails.
The Nail Doctor: Leave Scar Tissue to a Doctor’s Care
Scar tissue on the nails, or pterygium, is not just troublesome cuticle material to be removed. It is sometimes indicative of a medical condition that needs to be treated by a physician.