nail diseases & disorders miladys standard cosmetology cosmetology :

Nail Diseases & Disorders

Milady’s Standard Cosmetology

Cosmetology:

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“Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work”

H. L. Hunt

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Objectives• List and describe the various disorders

and irregularities of nails• Recognize diseases of the nails that

should not be treated in the salon

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Nail Disorders• Nail malformation

– Disease, injury, infection– Healthy matrix, nail replacement– Fingernail replacement 4-6 months

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• Condition caused by injury, disease, or body imbalance

• Bruised nails• Ridges• Eggshell nails • Beaus lines

Nail Disorders

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• Hangnail or agnail• Leukonychia

Nail Disorders

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• Melanonychia• Onychophagy• Onychorrhexis

Nail Disorders

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• Plicatured (folded) nail

• Pterygium

Nail Disorders

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• Increased curvature nails– Plicatured nails– Pincer nails– Trumpet nails

Nail Disorders

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Nail Fungus• Fungi: vegetable parasites

– Highly contagious– Grow where skin is warm, dark, moist

• Mold or not mold– Actually a bacterial infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Nail Diseases• Infection: indicated by redness,

swelling, pus, inflammation• Causes of Infection

– Contaminated implements

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• Indications of infection– Yellow-green spot

• Avoiding infection– No shortcuts; check for infections;

disinfect all materials

Nail Diseases

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Causes of Occupational Infections

• Harsh cleaning solutions• Not wearing gloves as directed

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Nail Diseases• Onychosis• Onychia

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• Onychocryptosis (ingrown nails)

Nail Diseases

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• Onycholysis

Nail Diseases

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• Onychomadesis• Nail psoriasis• Paronychia

Nail Diseases

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• Pyogenic granuloma

• Tinea pedis• Onychomycosis

Nail Diseases

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Summary and Review• What conditions do fungal organisms

favor for growth?• Name 2 common causes of onycholysis

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• In what situation should a nail service not be performed?

• What is pseudomonas aeruginosa and why is it important to learn about it?

Summary and Review

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• Name at least 8 nail disorders and describe their appearance

• What is the most effective way to avoid fungal or bacterial infections among your clients?

Summary and Review

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