Cos Sci: Vocab Chpt 10 (Part 1)

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A condition in which the living skin around the nail plate splits or tears

Back

Hangnail

Front

An infectious condition that causes nail pitting or roughness on the surface of the nail plate

Back

Nail Psoriasis

Front

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

Back

Melanonychia

Front

Spoon nails with concave shape that appears scooped out

Back

Koilonychia

Front

Ingrown nail; nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail

Back

Onychocryptosis

Front

Blue or purple nail bed, usually from poor circulation

Back

Blue fingernails

Front

Noticeably thin, white plate, more flexible than normal and can curve over the free edge

Back

Eggshell nails

Front

Inflammation of the nail matrix, followed by shedding of the natural nail

Back

Onychia

Front

Nails turn a variety of colors; may indicate surface staining, a systemic disorder, or poor blood circulation

Back

Discolored nails

Front

Abnormal stretching of skin around the nail plate

Back

Nail Pterygium