Nail Disorders – Nail Technician License Exam Flashcards
Master nail disorders for your Nail Technician License Exam with 28 targeted flashcards covering common conditions, causes, symptoms, and professional protocols. Learn to identify contraindications, distinguish treatable from referable conditions, and apply proper safety procedures in the salon setting.
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Question 1
What nail disorder is characterized by the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, beginning at the free edge?
Answer
Onycholysis. The nail plate detaches from the nail bed without shedding, often caused by injury, infection, or chemical exposure.
Question 2
What is the term for the complete shedding or falling off of the nail plate from the nail unit?
Answer
Onychoptosis. This condition involves the periodic shedding of one or more nails and can be caused by systemic illness, high fever, or trauma.
Question 3
What nail condition is defined as abnormal brittleness of the nails with longitudinal striations or ridges?
Answer
Onychorrhexis. It is characterized by brittle nails that split along the length of the nail plate, often caused by excessive filing, chemical exposure, or nutritional deficiency.
Question 4
What nail disorder presents as white spots or streaks on the nail plate caused by minor trauma to the nail matrix?
Answer
Leukonychia. These white discolorations are embedded in the nail plate and grow out with the nail as new cells form.
Question 5
What is the name of the condition where the nail plate has a concave or spoon-like shape?
Answer
Koilonychia. The nail curves inward like a spoon and can be associated with iron-deficiency anemia or other systemic conditions.
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