July 6, 2017
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In this month’s column, Dr. Stern answers questions she’s received about nail ailments from around the world. Topics include toenail fungus, vertical black lines, nail shedding, ingrown toenails, and cutting the cuticle.
Keywords: cuticle care Dr. Dana Stern fungal infections ingrown toenails nail and skin disorders
July 25, 2016
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A new way of looking at the problem of salon-related allergies and contact dermatitis can reduce the likelihood of suffering from a condition that could end your career.
Keywords: allergic reactions Doug Schoon nail and skin disorders working healthy
October 2, 2015
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Portland, Ore.-based dermatologist Patricia Norris offers advice on dermatitis, hand-washing, moisturizers, and glove use.
Keywords: allergic reactions dermatologists gloves handwashing moisturizer
October 1, 2014
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As a nail tech, you’re sure to have at least one client who’s the sensitive type. From onycholysis to itchy, dry cuticles, symptoms caused by allergies to common ingredients can range from mild to severe. Learn to spot these aggravating symptoms and treat them accordingly.
Keywords: allergic reactions nail and skin disorders skin conditions
July 1, 2014
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It really sucks when the thing you love makes you itch.
Keywords: allergic reactions nail and skin disorders working healthy
August 16, 2013
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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.
Keywords: allergic reactions healthy working nail and skin disorders working healthy
November 19, 2012
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Contact dermatitis (sometimes called allergic contact dermatitis) is caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin,. Allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when suff erers avoid the offending agent.
Keywords: allergic reactions chemicals ingredients nail and skin disorders nail diseases
June 15, 2011
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Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin and often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.
Keywords: allergic reactions nail and skin disorders nail diseases
July 1, 2009
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Red, Swollen patches? Blister-like bumps? Chances are it’s contact dermatitis, but only the doctor can say if it’s a simple case of irritation or a more serious allergy.
Keywords: allergic reactions nail and skin disorders working healthy
December 1, 1993
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Should a nail technician remove acrylic from a client who is suffering from tender nail beds after the nail tech recently changed product?
Keywords: allergic reactions nail and skin disorders The Nail Doctor working healthy
March 1, 1993
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When a client exhibits redness, small blisters, swelling, separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, or tenderness of the nail bed and nail folds, this usually indicates contact dermatitis, a skin allergy to a product or ingredient.
Keywords: nail and skin disorders
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 reactions nail and skin disorders working with doctors
