Introduction to Nail Conditions

Condições comuns das unhas

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.

A importância de entender as condições das unhas e da pele

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.

Reconhecer condições prejudiciais à saúde das unhas e da pele é diferente de diagnosticar. Há algumas condições adversas que podem precisar apenas de um ajuste no serviço ou no tratamento. Se você não tiver certeza, deixe o diagnóstico para o profissional médico

As condições das unhas e da pele cobertas incluem:

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

Leuconíquia

Leuconíquia 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’.

Leia o artigo completo em Leuconíquia

Onicomicose superficial branca

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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.

Leia o artigo completo em Onicomicose superficial branca