Grooming of the nails can prevent problems if done correctly, or it can cause problems if not.
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Nails Involved |
Term for Nail Care |
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fingernails |
manicure |
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toe nails |
pedicure |
Risk factors for problems:
(1) diabetes mellitus
(2) immunosuppression
(3) chemotherapy
(4) radiation exposure to digits
(5) dense fibrosis or scarring around nails
(6) brittle nails
(7) psoriasis
(8) other onychodystrophies
(9) overly aggressive nail care or performing unwise procedures, including resection of cuticle
(10) excessive moisture exposure during daily activities
(11) ingrown nails
(12) colonization or infection with micro-organisms (Candida, Staphylococcal aureus, Pseudomonas, Candida) for the nail groomer or client
(13) allergy to component of a nail care product
(14) inexperienced nail care professional
(15) excessive movement in client's digits (tremor, other)
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Complication |
Risk Factor |
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paronychia |
diabetes, immunosuppression, damage to the cuticle, damage to adjacent skin |
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staining of the nail plate |
nail polish |
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contact dermatitis |
allergen in nail polish or nail care product |
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onychoschizia (horizontal layering and splitting) |
brittle nail, failure to moisten prior to cutting |
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ingrown nails |
cutting nail corners excessively and repeatedly |
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skin cut |
sharp nail edge (fail to adequately file) |
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trauma to skin or nail |
excessive movement, overly aggressive nail care |
Specialty: Dermatology
