Nail Diseases & Disorders

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The surface of a healthy natural nail should be;

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smooth and unspotted

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Clients with skin or nails that are infected, inflamed, or swollen should be referred to a;

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physician

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Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness or injury are

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beau's lines

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Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n);

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infection

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Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is;

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leukonychia

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A dark band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge due to increased pigmentation is;

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melanonychia

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Split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate is;

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onychorrhexis

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A highly curved nail plate often called "folded nail" caused by injury to the matrix or intended is a(n);

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plicatured nail

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Ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by: overgrowth and polish, medication and cold, uneven growth and age, bitten nails

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uneven growth and age

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Bitten nails

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onychophagy