Final Review Flashcards
(39 cards)
A type of flat wart caused by a viral infection which is found on the sole of the foot is called?
Plantars Wart, Verruca, caused by HPV
Cutting toenails straight across will help to prevent an ingrown toenail. T/F
TRUE
What characteristics do calluses have? Corns?
Corns and calluses are areas of hard, thickened skin that develop as a result of excessive pressure or friction.
Corns are small circles of thick skin that often develop on the tops and sides of toes or on the sole of the foot.
Calluses are larger, less well-defined, rough areas of skin that are often yellowish in colour. They often develop on the parts of the foot that take the most weight, such as the ball of the foot.
Cuticle oils and cuticle removers have what benefits?
- moisturization
- removal of dead skin, promoting regeneration of new cells
- strengthens nail
- softens skin
Athlete’s foot is caused by?
known medically as tinea pedis, is a common skin infection of the feet caused by fungus. Signs and symptoms often include itching, scaling, cracking and redness.
Over use of a buffer can cause?
- thinning of the nail plate, taking off too many layers
- brittleness
- damage to cuticle that can affect nail development and health
Onychogryphosis – what are the characteristics?
nail disease that causes one side of the nail to grow faster than the other. The nickname for this disease is ram’s horn nails because the nails are thick and curvy, like horns or claws. Onychogryphosis mostly affects the toes — specifically the big toes
Onychocryptosis what are the characteristics?
Disease
Ingrown nails
What is the cause of blue nails?
Blue discoloration of your fingernails can be caused by problems in the lungs, heart, blood cells, or blood vessels.
Blue fingernails are caused by a low level or lack of oxygen circulating in your red blood cells. This condition is known as cyanosis.
Cold temperatures can also cause your fingernails to turn blue. That’s because cold temperatures force your blood vessels to constrict. The narrow pathways make it difficult for the right amount of oxygen-rich blood to get to your nails.
The functions of a top coat include?
- seals coloured polish to prolong wear
- prevents chipped polish
- can mattify or add shine
Topcoat has different ratios of plasticizers, resins and film formers in its formulation than base coat or color nail polish to create a hard, glossy surface
difference between Effleurage and Petrissage
E- gentle, relaxes sensory nerve endings, start and end of massage
P- kneading, squeezing, and pressing tissue
Plicatured means
A type of highly curved nail plate often caused by injury to the matrix, but may be inherited;also called “folded nail”
What is the proper way to apply cuticle oil?
You’ll only need to use a few drops, because most oils work best in small amounts.
Depending on the product you’re using, you can either dab your cuticles with a cotton ball or brush the oil on. Apply a few drops to each cuticle and then massage in for a few minutes.
If a client has thin, weak nails you can apply?
- nail strengthener
- nail wraps (silk, resin, activator)
- nail oil
Pseudomonas has what characteristics?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa can be a dangerous bacterium
It is also a leading cause of death among people with cystic fibrosis
people with cystic fibrosis often have clubbed fingers
what is a bunion? Would a bunion restrict a pedicure service?
A bunion is a bony deformity at the base of the big toe, which often causes the big toe to point inwards, towards the other toes. A bunion develops when the small bones in the toes (phalanges) move out of line with the longer bones that run through the foot towards the ankle (metatarsals).
The progression of a bunion may be slowed by wearing wider-fitting shoes or using insoles (orthotics) and bunion pads. Pain can be treated with painkillers. The only permanent solution is surgery.
People with bunions can still get a pedicure
Is a corn contagious?
Calluses and corns are not caused by a virus and are not contagious.
What is onycholysis?
Disease
Separation of nail plate from the nail bed
Can we name a contra-indication to a client and recommend treatment?
As long as we as an esthetician do not diagnose a client. If the contracts-indication requires us to refuse service, we can refer the client to a physician. Do not recommend treatments for conditions or diseases outside of the realm of esthetics.
Separation of the nail plate from the bed is a characteristic of what?
- onycholysis
Nails with white spots have the disorder name?
Leukonychia
When is it advisable not to use paraffin wax?
poor blood circulation. numbness in your hands or feet. diabetes.
also:
-open wounds or signs of infection
-inflamed areas
-vascular diseases
-medications that cause thinning of the skin
Why should you never file down the sides of the nail?
- weakens nails
- breakage
What would happen if cuticle remover was left on too long?
- damage the living skin tissue above the cuticle (eponychium)
- risk of infection
- dry skin and nails
