nail diseases

Nail Dilemmas

Glamour offers advice on four types of nail dilemmas and which warning signs to be on the lookout for.

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Under the Microscope: Pterygium

Pterygium is an adhesion between the skin surrounding the nail and the area under the nail plate.

What Is Onychatrophia?

“Atrophy” is simply the wasting away of a part of the body. The same thing can happen to nails.

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.

Week 5: Showing Progress

Wow, this was an easy week. Even though I had long days every day due to my self-inflicted work schedule after school and an emergency run to the AT&T store to replace a non-functioning cell phone,

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 Is Hammertoe?

A progressive problem that could appear on one or all of the toes, hammertoe must be corrected early if sufferers hope to avoid surgery.

Get a Doctor in Your Corner

Medical and beauty professionals need not be at odds with each other. Instead, techs can help create a bridge between professions, with multiple benefits to both tech and doctor.

What Is 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.

What Is Onychauxis?

In and of themselves, thick nails pose no danger to a client, but they often indicate a larger problem. Techs can protect themselves and their clients if they proceed with caution.

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