YOU SHOULD NEVER PROVIDE

NAIL SERVICES TO CLIENTS WITH

BACTERIAL OR FUNGAL
INFECTIONS.
 NAIL DISEASES
A nail disease or onychosis is a disease or deformity of the nail.
Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin
appendage, nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have
their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical
conditions.
 Nail disease - Wikipedia
 NAIL DISEASES and DISORDER
 NAIL DISEASE and NAIL DISORDER
 Nail Disease
 A nail disease is more serious and if not treated, can result in deep
infection or in extreme cases, can cause permanent damage to the nail.
 Nail Disorder
 A nail disorder is a condition that can be treated. They can be caused
by internal and external factors and most people will experience one of
these conditions at some point.
COMMON NAIL DISEASES AND NAIL ABNORMALITIES
•Nail fungus or onychomycosis: ...
•Psoriasis of the nail: ...
•Lichen planus of the nail: ...
•Onycholysis: ...
•Paronychia: ...
•Onychorrhexis, onychoschizia, or brittle nail syndrome: ...
•Pseudomonas nail infection:
Onychosis any deformity or disease of the natural nail
Nail fungus is a common infection of the nail. It
begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the
tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal
infection goes deeper, the nail may discolor,
thicken and crumble at the edge. Nail fungus can
affect several nails.
Nail Psoriasis
Nail psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. It causes discoloration,
pitting and changes in your fingernails and toenails. There isn’t a
cure, but treatments can alleviate related symptoms.
Lichen planus is a benign, chronic, mucocutaneous disorder
that affects the skin, mucosae, and nails.
Onycholysis is when your nail separates from its nail bed. It
often appears after an injury to your nail, but it may have
other causes, including fungi.
Paronychia (pahr-uh-NIK-ee-uh) is an infection of the skin
around a fingernail or toenail. The infected area can become
swollen, red, and painful, and a pus-filled blister (abscess) may
form.
Onychorrhexis is classically characterized by longitudinal
ridging of the nail. It has been cited as the ungual alteration
most associated with patient perception of nail fragility.
Onychoschizia refers to lamellar splitting of the distal free
edge portion of the nail plate.
Green nails- also known as chloronychia or green nail
syndrome, are characterized by green discoloration of the nail
plate (greenish-yellow, greenish-brown, greenish-black),
proximal chronic non-tender paronychia, and distolateral
onycholysis. The cause is Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of
the nail plate in persons whose hands are constantly exposed to
water, soaps, and detergents or are subject to mechanical
trauma, especially in the elderly.
Summary:
Many diseases can affect the nails. Treatments typically
involve preventing further nail damage and treating the
underlying condition.
People should talk to their doctor if they notice changes to
their nails. A medical professional can diagnose the
condition and recommend suitable treatment.
If someone undergoes treatment for a nail disease and
there is no improvement, or new symptoms develop, they
should seek medical advice.