chapter 6 nail diseases and disorders

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  1. 1. Granuloma, A red, raised lesion of inflamed tissue around the nail caused by severe irritation or injury.
  2. 4. Nail, Thin, white, flexible nails that are more delicate than normal and can bend or break easily.
  3. 9. The nail fully detaches from the matrix, usually due to a severe illness or major interruption in nail growth.
  4. 10. Pterygium, A condition where skin adheres to the nail plate and grows forward, either from the eponychium or hyponychium.
  5. 13. Psoriasis, A nail condition related to psoriasis that may cause thickening, pitting, roughness, or discoloration of the nail plate.
  6. 17. Disorder, Any nail condition caused by injury, disease, or imbalance that alters the nail’s appearance or growth.
  7. 20. Nail, Nails with vertical lines or grooves that run from the cuticle to the free edge, often related to aging or minor injury.
  8. 21. Finger, Red, swollen, painful tissue around the nail or finger caused by bacterial or fungal invasion.
  9. 22. Dark pigment bands or streaks within the nail plate, caused by melanin production.
  10. 23. A fungal infection of the natural nail, causing thickening, discoloration, and brittleness.
  11. 24. (Ingrown Nail), A condition where the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain and possible infection.
  12. 26. White spots or streaks on the nail plate—usually caused by minor injury to the matrix.
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  1. 2. (Bitten Nails), Chewed or bitten nails and surrounding skin, often resulting in deformed or damaged nail plates.
  2. 3. Hemorrhage, Thin, dark lines under the nail plate caused by injury to the nail bed’s small blood vessels.
  3. 5. Inflammation and swelling of the tissue around the nail, usually caused by bacterial or fungal infection.
  4. 6. Lines, Visible indentations that run across the nail plate, caused by temporary interruption of nail growth.
  5. 7. Nail (Folded Nail), A nail with a deep or exaggerated fold where the nail plate meets the nail sidewall.
  6. 8. Nail Bed, Dark purplish areas under the nail plate resulting from injury that causes bleeding beneath the nail.
  7. 11. Aeruginosa, A type of bacteria that can cause greenish nail discoloration when it grows between the nail plate and an artificial product.
  8. 12. The separation of the nail plate from its bed, usually starting at the free edge.
  9. 13. Melanoma, A serious form of skin cancer that appears as dark streaks or discoloration under or around the nail plate.
  10. 14. A small piece of torn skin next to the nail plate, usually caused by dryness or improper trimming.
  11. 15. Nail (Trumpet Nail), A nail with excessively curved sidewalls that may pinch into the nail bed or skin.
  12. 16. Pedis (Athlete’s Foot), A fungal infection of the feet that causes peeling skin, itchiness, and sometimes blistering—often found between the toes.
  13. 18. Nails with split or brittle edges, often due to excessive dryness, injury, or chemical exposure.
  14. 19. Nail, A nail that has changed color—yellow, blue, green, or other shades—often due to staining, infection, poor circulation, or artificial product issues.
  15. 23. A general term for any disease or disorder of the nails.
  16. 25. Inflammation of the nail matrix leading to pus formation, shedding of the nail, or stop in nail growth.