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Ridged Nails and Product Removal
Recently we spoke about nail porosity and ridged nails. So the question arose: what kind of problems might we have with product removal from ridged…
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Nail Plate Porosity
One of the features that makes a big difference in how products react with the nail, but is not often discussed, is nail plate porosity.…
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Nail Conditions: To Panic or Not to Panic?
What a time we are living in!!! So many nail conditions are being reported and shared; so many allergy symptoms that have, up until now,…
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Ingrowing And Ingrown Nails
First, we must define the difference between ingrowing and ingrown nails, as the treatment is not always the same for both. *It’s important to note…
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COVID-19 Nail Disorders
Does COVID-19 cause nail disorders?The short answer is yes, it does. But let’s see what the latest scientific findings report about it. The new viral…
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Onychomycosis (nail infections)
Onychomycosis is caused by an opportunistic fungal pathogen. When our guardian seals are no longer sealing our nail units (toes or fingers) or our skin is…
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The Fungal Nail
The fungal nail is a very common sight for nail professionals. The medical term is Onychomycosis, and it means “a nail that is infected with…
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Nail Biting and Skin Biting
As nail professionals, one of the most common types of “problem nails” we encounter is the bitten ones. Nail biting and skin biting typically begin…
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Nail Bed Hyperkeratosis
Nail Bed Hyperkeratosis (or subungual hyperkeratosis) is the accumulation of scales under the nail plate, which is then detached and uplifted. The nail bed often appears thickened. It…
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