Introduction to Nail Conditions

Afecciones comunes de las uñas

Welcome to NailKnowledge’s Common Nail Conditions. This guide and information should be used for reference when you are faced with unhealthy-looking skin or nails.

REMEMBER – as a Nail Technicians you shouldn’t diagnose, provide advice on unhealthy nails or try and treat such conditions, unless specifically trained, experienced and insured to do so.

La importancia de conocer las afecciones de las uñas y la piel

As a nail professional being able to recognise unhealthy nail and skin conditions, is important, as you need to know when a client should be referred to a medical professional, or when you can or cannot work on the skin and nails.

Reconocer los problemas de salud de las uñas y la piel no es lo mismo que diagnosticar. Hay algunas condiciones adversas que pueden necesitar simplemente un ajuste del servicio o del tratamiento. Si no está seguro, deje el diagnóstico en manos de los profesionales médicos.

Las afecciones de las uñas y la piel cubiertas incluyen:

Conditions involving White Spots (Leukonychia and White Superficial Onychomycosis).

Leuconiquia

Leuconiquia is a medical term for white discolouration appearing on nails. It is derived from the Greek words leuko (“white”) and onyx (“nail”). It can also be referred to as ‘white spots’ or ‘lines’.

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Onicomicosis superficial blanca

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White Superficial Onychomycosis, often abbreviated to ‘WSO‘, is a condition where white spots are seen on the superficial layer of the nail plate; unlike Leukonychia though, these white spots can be filed off and are as a result of fungal infection rather than any matrix dystrophy.

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