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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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Onychomadesis & Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
As though we do not hear enough about viruses causing problems in our lives, now we get to deal with another one! Hand, Foot &…
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Nail Conditions (Part 2)
It is very obvious that far too many nail courses are not teaching about nail conditions! They may provide a ‘manual’ that lists some, but…
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Nail Conditions (Part 1)
EVERY training course, however long or short it is, MUST cover nail conditions! However, it is very clear that so many don’t! There are several…
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Warnings: Are they scaring you?
Several times daily pictures are sent to various social media groups asking what a nail condition is and can a service be carried out. What…
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Skin ‘fraying’ at the base of the nail?
Sometimes the skin at the base of the finger, near the nail, becomes damaged and appears ‘frayed.’ This condition can be painful and inflamed, although…
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Oncology Hand & Nails – anno 2021-2022
In nail world this is a tough one and not without complications. We all know someone who has had, is having or will be having…
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The Bed Epithelium Tissue
Between the nail plate and the nail bed is some elastic tissue called the bed epithelium – it’s kind of the same non-living tissue as…
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