ANSWER: Nails may be grooved in two directions: from side to side or from the cuticle outward. (Do not confuse these with normal ridges that often appear in older clients.) When the grooves are from the cuticle outward, they are called longitudinal grooves of the nail, and these are most commonly caused by a cyst, or a little growth in the skin next to the proximal nail fold. To treat this type of cyst, called a myxoma, a doctor typically performs some form of surgery.

ANSWER: The most common bacterial infection of the nails is due to pseudomonas, and is sometimes referred to as "green nails" because of the greenish-colored nail plate. Pseudomonas is generally caused from air pockets under the nail plate that allow mositure to get in and the green pigment-producing organism thrives in the moist environment. This is usually accompanied by onycholysis (lifting nail), so a dermatologist should intervene. See similar questions...

ANSWER: White spots on the nail is perhaps the most common nail disorder and are called leukonychia, which literally means "whiteness of the nails." There are many types of nail whiteness, some of which indicate serious illness; fortunately, by far the most common cause of white spots on the nail is minor injury to the nail matrix. Caused by trauma or minor injury to the nail matrix, these spots will grow out from the matrix with the nail plate and eventually disappear. See similar questions...

ANSWER: When the nail plate becomes dehydrated, the results can be peeling and splitting nails, which fray at the edges. As a consequence, the nails may break and become more fragile, and can easily catch on clothing. It may also be harder for clients with brittle nails to pick up small objects or button a shirt. This condition also causes polish to chip and peel, although it is still a good idea for the client to wear polish to help protect the nail plate from further dehydration. See similar questions...

ANSWER: Nail technicians can't actually treat fungal infection, but they should be able to recognize some of the signs of this problem. The green spots frequently seen on clients with extensions are more often pseudomonas and frequently are confused for fungus. (See the next question.) Fungus organisms love to infest wide, open spaces. Keeping nails trimmed short will help prevent this, thus reducing trauma and creating less area for the fungus to invade. See similar questions...

ANSWER: When a nail is injured, it can assume a number of different appearances. The most common, of course, would be a discoloration of the nail plate due to bleeding under or around the nail. This condition is referred to as a subungual hematoma, or hemorrhage in the nail plate (similar to a bruise on the skin). When this occurs, the blood accumulates under the nail and it usually causes the nail plate to separate from the nail bed. See similar questions...

ANSWER: In and of themselves and when applied properly, acrylic nails are safe. What contributes to the "danger" to clients is repeated exposure to the chemicals on the skin. Most of the chemicals used to create artificial nails are acrylic-based. Certainly they would be dangerous if ingested, but it is not likely that any significant amount of the products can go through the nails into the bloodstream. The danger is when products are applied improperly. See similar questions...

ANSWER: Cold weather can wreak havoc on your client's hands and nails. Special care must be taken during the winter months to combat the nail-related problems associated with this time of year. Some of the nail conditions you are likely to see include brittle nail syndrome, bacterial infections, and Raynaud's Phenomenon. (For information on brittle nail syndrome, fungal infections, and bacterial infections, please see the individual questions. See similar questions...

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Answer: The actual cause of varicose veins is inefficient, faulty vein valves. These valves don't close properly, allowing blood to leak back with gravity and pool in the vein. This causes the veins to bulge and stretch and result in many unpleasant side effects such as aching and throbbing pain, heavy and tired legs, and poor circulation. See similar questions...

Chemotherapy can cause your nails to become brittle and grow slower than usual or become very soft. It is common to see a white or dark ridge in the nail after several weeks of chemotherapy. Clip your nails short and protect them from added stress, but do not cut your cuticles. Don't use artificial nails; they could possibly cause a hard to treat fungal infection. Do not use alcohol-based polish or polish remover. See similar questions...

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Answer: The correct application of FUNG OFF is under the free edge. FUNG OFF will not effect acrylic nails. See similar questions...

Answer: Although face-to-face sessions in one of our offices is preferable, we can do appointments over the phone supplemented with email attachments for forms and handouts. This has been done successfully with a number of my clients in the past. See similar questions...

If you know your prescription, then try: Am I Suitable? for a quick check. The only way to know for sure and to find the best treatment for you is to come see us for a FREE consultation. See similar questions...

Black stains are caused by natural wood extracts interacting with the metal. Moist wood increases the likelihood of this interaction. To help avoid this Fence-All uses only hot-dipped galvanized spiral nails and fasteners. For ACQ Pressure Treated Lumber, which leaches copper, special double galvanized fasteners are required. See similar questions...

There can be many causes of the syndrome of pain that is usually characterized as a headache. Headaches can be caused by many things such as stress, muscle tension or eyestrain as well as by more serious physiological problems like brain tumors or infections like meningitis. Migraine headaches are generally characterized as vascular headaches, which means that they are usually caused by an over dilation of the blood vessels on or around the scull. See similar questions...

Most likely your problem is the result of an enlarged prostate. This condition is also known as BPH (begign prostatic hyperplasia). Approximately 50% of all men over the age of 50 have BPH. By age 80, this number has jumped to 80%. Common symptoms include: a man ages, his prostate enlarges. The enlargement encroaches upon the urethra, causing partial and sometimes nearly complete obstruction of urine flow. See similar questions...

If you want to overcome a serious condition such as cancer, you must be dedicated. First, you must understand fully how your body works and what it must have in the way of food and supplements.You have to know, and you have to believe.Without belief, very little is possible. The body is an energy system that operates on, generates, and stores, electricity.We must be conscious of our diet and choose to eat adequate quantities of electrically active food. Living food leads to health and vitality. See similar questions...