Nail Diseases and Disorders

Cosmo Vocab Nail Definitions

Onychophagy

Nail biting disorder

Onychorrexis

Vertical ridges on nails

Onychia

Infection of the soft parts around the nail or of the matrix beneath it

Onycholysis

A separation of the nail plate

Onychomycosis

Any fungal nail infection

Onychocryptosis

Ingrown toenail

Onychomadesis

The separation of the nail plate from the nail matrix due to a temporary cessation of nail growth

Paronychia

An infection of the soft tissue around a finger/toenail that begins suddenly and can worsen quickly

Leukonochia

Condition where white lines or dots appear on the finger/toenails

Melanonychia

Black/brown discoloration of the nail; vertical line

Discolored nails

Dark pigmentation of the finger/toenails

Plicatured nail

Where the nail begins to completely roll itself and begins to pinch the skin

Ridged nail

Visible lines or dents in the finger/toenails

Trumpet nail

Excessive curvature of the nail plate that causes the nail to pinch the soft tissue

Beau’s Lines

Identations that run across the nails

Eggshell Nail

Hapalonychia; causes nails to be soft and thin

Tinea Pedis

Athlete’s foot; fungal skin infection that usually begin between the toes

Contraindications

Pre-existing medical condition that could either put you or the client at risk if the treatment was carried out

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is an important document containing a chemical product’s physical data, potential hazards, etc.

Bruised Nail Bed

Causes by severe trauma or injury to the nail which had led to bleeding and the collection of blood under the injured nail

Hang nail

A piece of torn skin at the root of a fingernail

Nail Ptergyium

Irreversible scarring of the nail matrix causing a split in the nail

Pincer nail

A condition that causes the nail to curve excessively

Splinter Hemorrhage

Small areas of bleeding under the nails

Nail Psoriasis

An autoimmune disease that causes discoloration, pitting and changes in the structure of the nails

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Can cause infections in the blood, lungs, or other parts of the body after surgery

Pyogenic Granuloma

A common, acquired, benign vascular tumor that arises in tissues such as the skin and mucous membranes