Nail disorder, infections and diseases

nail disorder

A condition caused by an injury or disease of the nail unit.

Beau’s lines

visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate

bruised nailbed

a condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, forming a dark purplish spot; this is usually due to physical injury

discolored nail

the nail turns a variety of colors, which can be surface staining, a disorder, or poor circulation

Eggshell nail

a noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than normal

hangnail

a condition in which the eponychium or other living tissue surrounding the nail plate becomes split or torn

infected finger

Visible redness, pain, swelling, broken skin, or pus. Refuse nail service.

leukonychia

whitish discoloration found inside the nail plate, usually caused by injury to the nail matrix

melanonychia

significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails; may be seen as a black band under or within the nail plate, extending from the base to the free edge

nail psoriasis

a noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the nail plate, causing it t appear rough and pitted with reddish spots on the nail bed and onycholysis

nail pterygium

an abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate; usually caused by serious injury or allergic reaction

onychophagy

bitten nails

onychorrhexis

split or brittle nails that also have a series of lengthwise ridges that give a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate

pincer nail

increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate caused by an increased curvature of the matrix

plicatured nail

also known as folded nail; a type of highly curved nail plate often caused by injury to the matrix, but that may be inherited

ridged nail

vertical lines running the length of the natural nail plate, usually related to normal aging

splinter hemorrhage

caused by physical trauma or injury to the nail bed, which damages the capillaries and allows small amounts of blood flow

You should never:

provide any type of nail services to clients with a nail infection.

onycholysis

Separation of the nail plate and bed, often due to injury or allergic reactions.

onychocryptosis

ingrown nail; nail grows into the living tissue around the nail

onychomadesis

the separation and falling off of a nail from the nail bed

onychomycosis

a fungal infection of the nail plate

onychosis

Any deformity or disease of the nails.

Onychia

inflammation of the matrix of the nail with shedding of the nail

paronychia

a bacterial inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail; pus, redness, and swelling are usually present

pseudomonas aeruginosa

common bacteria that can cause infection and the test microorganism for a hospital disinfectant, which is the type of disinfectant that should be used in a salon

pyogenic granuloma

severe inflammation of the nail, in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate

tinea pedis

The medical term for fungal infections of the feet. red patches or scaling of the skin on the bottom of feet and/or between the toes.

Disinfectants used in salons/spas must be:

Bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal.

bactericidal

capable of destroying bacteria

virucidal

capable of destroying viruses

fungicidal

capable of destroying molds and fungi