Antifungal Penetrates to Infection Site
Dr. G’s Clear Nail Antifungal Treatment kills fungus of the skin adjacent to the nail using Tolnaftate 1% as its active ingredient.
Haglund’s Deformity
A bony growth on the side of the heel, Haglund’s deformity is often the result of wearing hard, inflexible shoes.
Nail Hardener and Conditioner
Nail Magic’s Nail Hardener and Conditioner celebrates more than 50 years in the professional nail industry.
ME Core Collection
Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ new ME Core Collection is designed for women who desire to grow out long, strong, natural nails without compromising fashionable fingertips.
Perfect Cuticle & Nail Kit
Trind’s Perfect Cuticle & Nail Kit contains a trio of products to get clients’ nails into tiptop shape.
Myxoid Cysts
Myxoid cysts are small, rounded, mucous-filled deformities that occur around the fingers and toes.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Melanoma
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern talks about melanoma and the nail tech’s role in referring clients to a physician.
Under the Microscope: Hammertoe
Hammertoe is a bending and hardening of the joints in the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes.
Rejuvacote 2
Rejuvacote 2 is Duri Cosmetics’ new three-free nail care treatment for sensitive nails.
Under the Microscope: Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.
Under the Microscope: Onychauxis
In and of itself, onychauxis — or thick nails — poses no danger to a client, but it often indicates a larger problem.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert
In her second column, Dr. Stern covers spoon-shaped nails, Mee’s lines, habit tic, and more.
8 Reasons to Join the IPA
Founded in 2004 by the late Dr. Dennis Arnold, the International Pedicure Association advocates safe pedicuring through education and support for its members. Membership in the organization demonstrates to your clients and peers your commitment and dedication to providing safe professional pedicuring services.
Under the Microscope: Onychogryphosis
Onychogryphosis refers to nails that have thickened and developed a deep curve.
Under the Microscope: Subungual Hematoma
Subungual hematomas are usually caused by injury to the nail, either through blunt trauma or repetitive pressure.
Under the Microscope: Corns
A corn is a horny growth of thickened skin, often with a central seed of hardened, dead skin cells.
Under the Microscope: Pincer Nails
With pincer nails, an excessive curvature of the nail plate causes the nail to pinch into the soft tissue of the surrounding skin.