What is Pterygium and what causes it? Pterygium is a disorder that occurs by an overgrowth of the proximal nail fold on to the nail bed. In severe cases the nail plate is eventually replaced with scar-like tissue. The condition typically effects the nail matrix, nail bed and nail plate but sometimes all parts of the […]
What is Onychocryptosis and what causes it? Onychocryptosis is also known as ‘ingrown nail’, is a painful condition where a portion of the nail (typically a toenail) grows into the soft tissues of the nail folds, damages them and causes severe inflammation. In many cases a secondary infection occurs when the skin barrier is injured.
Onycholysis What is Onycholysis and what causes it? Onycholysis, the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, can be a painful condition. It is caused by the nail bed responding to an irritation an allergen or mechanical damage by creating keratinous structures and cornifying nail bed epithelium. This separates the nail from the
Polymerisation Process Polymerisation is the chemical reaction that causes liquid monomer or oligomer molecules to transform into a solid, hard polymer. It is a process driven by energy, either heat energy, in the L&P and Fibreglass systems, or UV energy in the UV Gel system. There are several components in Polymerisation: Energy – needed to
Liquid monomer and polymer powder is a two-part system. The liquid part contains a blend of monomers and a catalyst, while the powder part contains polymer beads coated in an initiator, often with a colour pigment. Whats in the L&P system? Liquid Monomer Monomer means single units of a molecule and liquid monomer is full
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This is a three-part component system that uses a fabric mesh, resin and a resin activator to create artificial nail coatings. What’s in the fibreglass system? Fabric Mesh The fabric in this system provides a reinforced structure, acting like the polymer beads in the liquid monomer and polymer powder system, blocking cracks from spreading. Typically
UV gel polishes were introduced in 2012 and revolutionised the industry. The polish was dry by the time the clients left the salon and while the service took slightly longer than the traditional manicure, it lasted two to three weeks. This new product revitalised nail services, as the UV gel polish manicure is an enhanced
What is Lamellar Dystrophy and what causes it? This condition is also known as Onychoshizia or delamination or splitting nails. The condition can originate when the matrix area is injured or affected due to the systemic disease. However, in most cases the direct impact of some chemicals takes place and the layers of the nail
The Role of the Hyponychium in Nail Protection The hyponychium, located beneath the free edge of the nail plate at the distal edge of the finger, plays a critical role in protecting the nail unit. This structure forms (together with the onychodermal band) a tight seal that prevents the entry of harmful bacteria, allergens, and
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