Leukonychia - White spots on the nail plate. Caused by trauma. The white spots are are, Hangnails - Dry torn piece of cuticle that can become infected easily., Blue Nails - Poor circulation causes poor blood supply to the nails, Onychophagy - Bitten nails caused by habit or anxiousness, Onychorrhexis - Split brittle nails caused by illness or harsh chemicals, Onychauxis - Thickening of the nail plate, Pterygium - Overgrowth of cuticle on the nail plate , Ridges - Often referred to as corrugations. Indentations from the matrix to free edge. , Transverse Furrows - Indentations in the nail plate from the nail wall, Bunions - Bone deformity and inflammation of the joint of the big toe, Corn - Small concentration of hard skin built on an area of continued pressure such as the toes, Callus - Large area of hardened skin common on the soles and ball of the feet, Ingrown toenails - Toenail grows into the surrounding tissue. Caused by ill fitting footwear, Psoriasis - An over growth of skin cells on the hands and feet. Can cause silvery scales to form that are dry and itchy. On the fingernail, psoriasis can cause pitting and indetations., Dermatitis - An inflammatory condition where the skins barrier layer becomes thin and open. ,

Manicure & Pedicure - Common Conditions

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