Across
- 2. the separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed; affects fingernails and toenails
- 9. a noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail plate causing tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate
- 14. noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible than normal and can curve over the free edge
- 16. bacterial inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail - redness, pus, and swelling are usually seen in the skin fold adjacent to the nail plate
- 17. vertical lines running through the length of the natural nail plate that are caused by uneven growth of the nails, usually the result of normal aging
- 18. soft spoon nails with a concave shape that appear scooped out
- 19. also known as athlete’s foot; medical term for fungal infections of the feet; red, itchy rash of the skin on the bottom of the feet and/or in between the toes, usually found between the fourth and fifth toe
- 20. hemorrhage caused by trauma or injury to the nail bed that damages the capillaries and allow small amounts of blood flow
- 22. also known as trumpet nail; increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate caused by an increased curvature of the matrix - the edges of the nail plate may curl around to form the shape of a trumpet or sharp cone at the free edge
- 23. a condition in which the living tissue surrounding the nail plate splits or tears
- 25. also known as white spots; whitish discolorations of the nails, usually caused by injury to the matrix area; not related to the body’s health or vitamin deficiencies
- 26. any deformity or disease of the natural nails
- 27. also known as ingrown nails; nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail
- 28. also known as folded nail; a type of highly curved nail usually caused by injury to the matrix, but may be inherited
- 29. severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate
Down
- 1. condition caused by an injury or disease of the nail unit
- 2. split or brittle nails that have a series of lengthwise ridges giving a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate
- 3. also known as bitten nails; result of a habit of chewing the nail or chewing the hardened skin surrounding the nail plate
- 4. inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail
- 5. sometimes called furrows or corrugations; visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate; usually a result of major illness or injury that has traumatized the body
- 6. fungal infection of the natural nail plate
- 7. common bacteria that can lead to a bacterial infection that appears as a green, yellow, or black discoloration on the nail bed
- 8. nails turn a variety of colors; may indicate surface staining, a systemic disorder, or poor blood circulation
- 10. also known as ram’s horn or claw nails; an enlargement of the fingernails or toenails accompanied by increased thickening and curvature
- 11. darkening of the fingernails or toenails; may be seen as a black band within the nail plate, extending from the base to the free edge
- 12. named for the nail bed color; is usually caused by a lack of circulating oxygen in the red blood cells
- 13. condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot. These discolorations are usually due to small injuries to the nail bed
- 15. lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed without shedding, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing toward the lunula area
- 21. abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate; usually caused by serious injury, such as burns, or an adverse skin reaction to chemical nail enhancement products
- 24. thickening of nails