Under the Microscope: Hammertoe

Hammertoe is a bending and hardening of the joints in the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes.
Hammertoe is a bending and hardening of the joints in the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes.
In and of itself, onychauxis — or thick nails — poses no danger to a client, but it often indicates a larger problem.
Subungual hematomas are usually caused by injury to the nail, either through blunt trauma or repetitive pressure.
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints that limits everyday activities.
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissues that runs from the heel to the toes.
A corn is a horny growth of thickened skin, often with a central seed of hardened, dead skin cells.
With pincer nails, an excessive curvature of the nail plate causes the nail to pinch into the soft tissue of the surrounding skin.
Clients who suffer from chronic onychophagy — or severe nail biting — may benefit from the attention of a good nail tech.
Familiar to nail techs because it can turn clients’ nails green, pseudomonas is a common bacteria that thrives in many environments.
Common but painful, ingrown nails are often the result of poor care — and infection may follow.
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