Nail Diseases and Disorder CIDESCO questions with complete solutions

How would you describe a normal healthy nail? CORRECT ANSWERS: Firm and flexible, it should be shiny and slightly pink in color, with more beige/yellow tones in some races. What shows up in the nail as visible or poor nail growth? CORRECT ANSWERS: Certain health problems in the body can show up in the nails as visible disorders or poor nail growth. What is a nail disorder? CORRECT ANSWERS: A condition caused by injury or disease of the nail unit. Describe a bruised nail and the causes. CORRECT ANSWERS: A condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, forming dark purplish spot. These discolorations are usually due to small injuries to the nail bed. How would you treat a bruised nail? CORRECT ANSWERS: Treat this nail gently and advise your client to be more careful with their nails if they want to avoid this problem in the future. This condition can usually be covered with nail polish or camouflaged with an opaque enhancement. Describe eggshell nails. CORRECT ANSWERS: Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are much more flexible than normal. What usually causes eggshell nails? CORRECT ANSWERS: It is usually caused by improper diet, hereditary factors, internal disease or medication. How should you treat eggshell nails? CORRECT ANSWERS: Be very careful when manicuring these nails because they are fragile and can break easily. Use the fine side of an abrasive board (240 grit or higher) to file them gently; however, only do this if necessary. It would be best not to file a nail plate of this type. What are visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate? CORRECT ANSWERS: Beau's lines. What usually causes Beau's lines? CORRECT ANSWERS: These usually result from major illness or injury that has been traumatized by the body, such as pneumonia, adverse drug reaction, surgery, heart failure, massive injury, or a long-lasting fever. How should we handle hangnails if there is no sign of infection or open wound? CORRECT ANSWERS: Advise the client that proper nail care- such as hot oil manicures or use of a skin conditioning lotion or oil- can aid in correcting such condition. When would it NOT be recommended to handle a hangnail? CORRECT ANSWERS: If signs of infection or open wounds are presents.