Nail Care :: What is onycholysis
Onycholysis is a loosening of the exposed portion of the nail from the nail bed, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing to the lunula.
It is frequently associated with
- an internal disorder,
- trauma,
- infection,
- nail fungi,
- allergy to nail enhancement products, or
- side effects of drugs.
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Nail Care :: What is Onychogryphosis, onychogryposis or ram’s horn nail
Onychogryphosis, also called “ram’s horn nail”, is a thickening and increase in curvature of the nail.
It is usually the result of injury to the matrix.
It may be partially hereditary and can also occur as a result of long-term neglect.
It is most commonly seen in the [...]
Nail Care :: What are Beau’s lines
Beau’s lines are deep grooved lines that run from side to side on the fingernail. They may look like indentations or ridges in the nail plate.
There are several reasons that humans get Beau’s lines.
It is believed that there is a temporary cessation of cell division in the nail matrix. [...]
Nail Care :: Nails care tips
The nail is made of a hard protein called keratin – a protein which is one of the building blocks which make up the body. The nails help protecting the ends of the fingers and toes from trauma, and also help us picking up small objects.
Over the last hundred years, [...]
Nail Care :: Ingrowing nail, onychocryptosis, ingrown nails or unguis incarnatus
Ingrowing nail or Onychocryptosis, commonly known as ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus), is a common form of nail disease. It is a painful condition in which the nail grows or cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. While ingrown nails can occur in [...]
Nail Care :: Home Nail Care Tips
A good time to do your manicure is after you have taken a shower, bath or after washing the dishes. This is because these activities remove the dirt from under the nail.
Nail polish thinner can be used to thin out nail polish that has become too thick. Keep the [...]
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