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	Nail Diseases and Disorders
		Onychogryposis are claw-type nails that are characterized by a thickened nail plate and are often the result of trauma.
		Pterygium is the inward advance of skin over the nail plate, usually the result of trauma to the matrix due to a surgical procedure or by a deep cut to the nail plate.
		Nail technicians are trained to beautify the hands/feet and are not allowed to diagnose nail diseases or to treat them in the salon.
	www.hooked-on-nails.com /naildisorders.html (1983 words)

	MedlinePlus: Nail Diseases
		The primary NIH organization for research on Nail Diseases is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
		Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color.
		Nail problems that sometimes require treatment include bacterial and fungal infections, ingrown nails, tumors and warts.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/naildiseases.html (228 words)

	Nail Disorders, Diseases - Fingernail, Toenail Cure, Treatments
		This nail disease is caused by darkened cells because of the interruption in the nail plate formation.
		Nail biting, which is usually due to anxiety disorders, chronic tension, or compulsion beyond control.
		A nail infection is the invasion of the body by pathogenic agents, such as fungi or bacteria.
	www.nailcaresalon.com /nail-diseases-disorders.html (643 words)

	Abimelec : nail fungus and fungal nail infection, nail spot, onychomycose, tinea unguium
		The fungi contaminate a nail deteriorated by overexposure to moisture.
		The nail may have taken on a greenish colour because of a concomitant proliferation of bacteria forming a green pigment.
		The corner of the nail is lifted, thicker and presents a yellowish white colour.
	www.abimelec.com /dermatologist/fungal_nail_infection.html (1772 words)

	Nail diseases and disorders
		The proximal and lateral nail folds act as a barrier, or seal, between the nail plate and the surrounding tissue.
		Brittle Nails are characterized by a vertical splitting or separation of the nail plate layers at the distal (free) edge of the nail plate.
		Nail technicians are trained to beautify the hands/feet and are not allowed to diagnose nail diseases or to treat them in the salon.
	skincare.drworkmd.com /nailDiseases.html (1948 words)

	Nail fungus - MayoClinic.com
		As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling edges — an unsightly and potentially painful problem.
		Nail fungus isn't the same as athlete's foot, which primarily affects the skin of the feet, but at times the two may coexist and can be caused by the same type of fungus.
		An infection with nail fungus may be difficult to treat, and infections may recur.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/nail-fungus/DS00084 (250 words)

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		The most common cause is trauma to the nail or surrounding skin, or frequent exposure to water and chemicals.
		Ingrown Nail: Painful ingrown nails may be congenital, caused by an overcurvature of the nail, or an imbalance between the width of the nail plate and the nail bed.
		If the entire nail is affected or there is a severe nail deformity, the nail plate and matrix (the cells that grow the nail) may be completely removed.
	www.beauty-makeup-salon.com /body-care/nail-diseases.html (486 words)

	Nail Disease: Signs for the Internist
		Nail disease occurs with certain skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema), often follows external trauma, may be an adverse effect of medication, and may occur with certain illnesses.
		The nail plate is a hard keratinized structure derived from keratinocytes within the nail matrix, which begins proximal to the nail plate and extends to the lunula, the white half-moon shaped portion often seen through the nail plate.
		Pterygium inversus is an adhesion of the distal nail bed to the ventral nail plate; soft tissue is attached firmly to the underneath side of the nail plate.
	www.clevelandclinicmeded.com /diseasemanagement/dermatology/naildisease/naildisease.htm (1774 words)

	NAIL
		All finger nails and toe nails should be examined in good lighting with the digits relaxed.
		Nail clipping for microscopy and fungal culture should be done in suspected onychomycosis.
		Nail dystrophy in psoriasis is difficult to treat.
	www.hkmj.org.hk /skin/nail.htm (379 words)

	Nail Diseases
		A few pits or dimples are common in nails, deep pitting on the nails may be caused by psoriasis, dermatitis, alopicia chronic paronychia.
		Ridges that appear down the length of the nail are often caused by the ageing process.
		This is a condition in which the nail loosens from the nail bed, beginning at the free edge and continuing to the Lunula- but does not come off.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /glynisallen241/nail_diseases.htm (755 words)

	Avre Skin Care - information on Common finger nail disorders
		The commonest nail infection is fungal nail infection.
		Another common nail disorder is caused by viral wart infection of the nail fold and nail bed.
		Nail fold damage usually results from injury to the proximal nail fold.
	www.avreskincare.com /skin_conditions/common_nail_diseases.html (405 words)

	Ψ FREE: Diabetes nail diseases & FREE palm reading
		Nail diseases are in a separate category from diseases of the skin.
		Nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation require medical assistance and cannot be treated at a beauty parlor.
		Deformity or disease of the nails (diabetes nails) may be referred to as onychosis.
	www.handresearch.com /finger-nails/nail-diseases-diabetes.htm (136 words)

	Nail Disease and Disorders Information
		Apart from explaining the most common nail disorders, you will learn how to avoid them, as well as the most popular treatments to cure them.
		As using artificial nails may present more chances of having nail disorders than keeping the natural ones, it is important to take the proper aseptic measures, and maybe even change some habits in order to reduce those chances.
		In addition, once the nail disorder begins, no matter what caused it, artificial nails cannot be used until it is completely healed.
	www.nailcaresalon.com /about-nail-disorders.html (130 words)

	Common Diseases of the Nail
		Nail disorders can occur in a number of diseases; nail disorders may occur alone or associated with rashes.
		Paronychia – an infection of the nail fold
		The commonest nail infection is fungal nail infection.
	www.cosmetology-schools.ws /articles/common-nail-diseases.php (432 words)

	Nails: Nail Diseases
		The most common cause is trauma to the nail or surrounding skin, or frequent exposure to water and chemicals.
		: Painful ingrown nails may be congenital, caused by an overcurvature of the nail, or an imbalance between the width of the nail plate and the nail bed.
		If the entire nail is affected or there is a severe nail deformity, the nail plate and matrix (the cells that grow the nail) may be completely removed.
	styles101.homestead.com /ndisease.html (552 words)

	Nail Diseases
		The treatment for this type of disease is done with antifungal oral tablets and/ or antifungal lotion over a period of two months to one year depending on the degree and type of infection.
		This disease’s symptoms is the inflammation of the nail folds; usually this is accompanies with injury to the surrounding nail folds.
		It is important that the nails are treated as soon as the accident or damage occurs to prevent any disfigurement of the nail in the future.
	www.skindisordersatoz.com /nail-diseases/index.htm (709 words)

	NAIL CONDITIONS IN DOGS plus links to some of the top Grooming & Clipping articles and tips on the net! ...
		Nails often get snagged on fabric or carpet fibres, and in an attempt to dislodge the attached material, your dog might pull away, tearing the nail in the process.
		Nails are subject to trauma, infection, poor circulation, immune disease, cancer, defects in keratin (a protein and the principal component of nails), and congenital abnormalities (present at birth).
		Nail and nail bed disorders are treated based upon the underlying disease.
	www.lowchensaustralia.com /grooming/nailconditions.htm (4499 words)

	Claw Diseases - WSAVA 2002
		Nail disorders are relatively rare in companion animals, particularly in comparison with nail disorders in man (1-6), which are numerous and related to various causes (7).
		PAS staining of the nail is mandatory and reveals the invasion of the nail keratin by the fungal hyphae.
		In one case, the author had the luck to establish a diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid by removing nails from a dog with onychomadesis; a small amount of skin tissue still attached to the claw displayed the typical lesions of dermal-epidermal clefting.
	www.vin.com /proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2002&PID=2543 (2582 words)

	dreddyclinic.com - Nail fungal infection (onychomycosis)
		Nail fungal infections may be difficult to treat, and they may recur.
		Nail fungal infections are more common in toenails than in fingernails, because toenails are confined in a dark, warm, moist environment inside your shoes — where fungi can thrive.
		Nail fungal infections are typically caused by a fungus that belongs to a group of fungi called dermatophytes.
	www.dreddyclinic.com /findinformation/ff/nailfungalinfection.htm (518 words)

	How to Treat Nail Fungus Diseases? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The treatment for the nail disease varies depending on the cause of the disease.
		Paronychia [acute] This nail disease is due to infection caused by bacteria such as streptococcus pyogenes, and staphylococcus aureus.
		Diverticular Disease - The Cause, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diverticular Disease
	ezinearticles.com /?How-to-Treat-Nail-Fungus-Diseases?&id=444541 (648 words)

	CIGNA - KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation for fungal nail infections
		If a sample of debris cannot be removed, he or she can take a nail sample by lightly scraping the nail near the infected area or by using a small blade to shave off a piece of nail.
		Nail or debris samples are placed on a slide with a potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution and gently heated.
		If you have discolored, damaged, broken, or thickened nails or have a buildup of skin and nail fragments (debris) under a nail, a KOH test can help confirm whether a fungal nail infection is present.
	www.cigna.com /healthinfo/hw268510.html (425 words)

	Nail Diseases
		Or you may be on the other end of the scale, having cracked brittle nails that love to split and look ridiculous with nail polish.
		Thick yellow nails: can be the cause of long term use of the antibiotic tetracycline, now if you are not taking antibiotics then you do not need to know what this drug is for.
		Blue nails (or a bluish tinge): if you are cold your fingernails will go slightly blue, the colder you are the bluer they will go, but this is not a health problem, you just need to put on a jumper and have a hot drink.
	www.girl.com.au /naildiseases.htm (795 words)

	Nail fungus - OhioHealth (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nail fungus is more common among older adults because nails grow more slowly and thicken with aging, making them more susceptible to infection.
		Nail fungus also tends to affect men more than women and those with a family history of this infection.
		Nail fungal infections can be painful and may cause permanent damage to your nails.
	www.ohiohealth.com /bodymayo.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=6&action=detail&ref=1013 (1389 words)

	Compare Nail Energizer Toe nail Fungus Cream.
		Compare Nail Energizer to all toeanil fungus solutions and you will learn why we are helping thousands solve their nail fungus problems.
		Nail Energizer is much more natural based and since it is a cream there are not any side effects such as liver or kidney damage.
		Nail Energizer can be used as long as you like but typically takes about 3 weeks to begin working and takes about 2 months to get rid of the fungus.
	www.toenail-fungus.net /compare.htm (285 words)

	Nail Technicians
		A nail tech who is outgoing, can chat easily with clients while working on their nails, and who presents a well-groomed, professional appearance will inevitable attract and hold more clients than one who doesn't.
		Nail technicians advance by becoming more skilled in their craft so that they attract a stable clientele, offer more complicated services, and are able to charge more for them.
		Occasionally nail technicians are employed by a salon owner, but more commonly technicians contract to rent a booth from the salon.
	www3.ccps.virginia.edu /career_prospects/briefs/K-O/NailTechs.shtml (1310 words)

	THE MATRIX NAIL LAB & SPA
		The injury to the matrix may not necessarily cause pain, however prevents the nail cells from flattening; in which case they retain the same whitish appearance as when in the matrix.
		When the nail plate is traumatized (damaged by impact), the blood vessels leak blood into the nail bed tissue- staining the nail bed in a vertical direction.
		A bruised nail is commonly caused by trauma to the nail which results in blood forming under the nail plate.
	www.thematrixlab.com /NailDiseDisoInf.html (1049 words)

	Precision Nails - Carmel, CA - Selecting a Reputable Salon - Nail Basics
		The nail is a transparent plate composed primarily of the protein keratin.
		Nail technicians are not trained to diagnose or treat nail diseases.
		Nail technicians can avoid damaging the client’s natural nails by using the right bit for the task, holding it at the proper angle, and constantly moving it to reduce friction and minimize any burning sensation.
	www.precisionnails.com /nail_basics.htm (4793 words)

	Nail Diseases or Nai Disorders
		Here we have provide all types of nail diseases or nail disorders with their causes, symptoms, treatment and tips for various kinds of nail disorders.
		Ingrown Toe Nail - Ingrown toe nails are a common, painful condition that occur when skin on one or both sides of a nail grows over the edges of the nail, or when the nail itself grows into the skin.
		Nail Patella Syndrome - Nail-patella syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition which presents with triangular rather than half-moon shaped lunulae, especially of the thumb and forefingers.
	www.cosmeticsdiary.com /nail-disorders.htm (489 words)

	Cosmetology I: Nail Diseases, Disorders, & Conditions
		Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to identify diseases, disorders, and condition of the nail to the satisfaction of the instructor.
		Signs: nail will become thick, and discolored ranging from fl to white, white scaly patches with yellow streaks under the nail; nail may fall off.
		Treatments: soften nails before trimming, recommend client use daily moisturizers and use rubber gloves when hands are exposed to water or chemicals.
	www.texastandi.unt.edu /curriculum/lessons/cosmetology/nail/nail.html (1223 words)

	Nail Diseases: Search for Mouse/Human Analogues. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Human nails are relatively large and easy to evaluate clinically.
		Histologically the nail unit consists of a proximal nail fold, nail matrix, nail bed, and hyponychium.
		However, at the histologic level the mouse nail is remarkably similar to the human nail, with all of the same structures.
	dermatology.cdlib.org /DOJvol7num1/nails/abstracts/sundberg.html (164 words)

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