
Ch. 10 Nail Diseases and Disorders
Quiz by Diana Henry
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ANY nail disease or deformity
Dark band within the nail plate due to increased pigmentation
White spots in the nails
Lifting of the nail plate without shedding
Naturally occurring skin bacteria that can cause infection
Technical term for Athlete's Foot - should not be serviced
Also known as bitten nails, habit of chewing nails or skin around the nails
Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are very flexible
Severe inflammation of the nail in which a red lump grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate
Disorder in which the edges of the nail plate curl around to form the shape of a trumpet
Can be caused by excessive cuticle remover
Visible depression in the nails caused by major injury
Tony comes to get a pedicure. Once you remove the polish, you notice the disorder/disease seen in this image. What does Tony most likely have?

Tracy's nails seem to be lifting like this image. She most likely has what disease/disorder?

Molly comes to get a manicure and you observe a nail that looks like the one in this image. Molly most likely has what disease/disorder?

Maria sits in your chair and her nails look like the picture attached. She most likely has what disease/disorder?

Clients can sign a waiver that will allow you to service them if they have a fungus or bacteria.
When you look at the nails and see a yellow-greenish color, it is most likely what?
Pus, pain, redness or swelling are all signs of what?
Why does a cosmetologist need to learn about nail diseases/disorders?