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What is Beau's Lines?
The visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate, this can result in illness.
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What is Nail Psoriasis?
Tiny pits or severe rawness of the surface of the nail bed.
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No, refer them to a pediatrist.
Someone came in with an ingrown toenail and wants you to take it out for her, can you do the service?
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What is Blue Fingernails?
This is a sign of poor circulation.
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What is Onychia?
Inflammation of the matrix.
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No, this disease is infectious and you can not perform any nail services on people with this disease
Someone came in with Onychmycosis, can you do the service?
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What are Bruised Nail Beds?
Dark purple or spots on your nail from a physical injury.
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What is Onychocryptosis?
Nail grows into the side of the tissue around the nail.
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No, refer them to a doctor.
Someone came in with an infectious disease, and wants you to help treat it. Can you do the service?
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What are Eggshell Nails?
Thin white nail plates, that are more flexible than normal. These are caused by an improper diet.
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What is Onychllysis?
Lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed.
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Yes, hangnails are dead skin, therefore you may treat it.
Someone came in with a hangnail on their fingernail, and needs your help to get rid of it. Can you do the service?
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What are Hangnails?
These are living skin around the nail plate.
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What is Onychomadesis?
The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed, this can affect fingernails and toenails.
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Yes, you can do a treatment on a bruised nail.
Someone came in with a bruised nail, and wants a manicure done. Can you do the service?
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