There are several nail diseases the you may come across. Any nail disease the shows signs of infection or inflammation (redness, pain , swelling, or pus) you cannot get tehse treated in a solon. Medical treatment is required for all nail diseases.

Table of contents
1 Onychosis
2 Onychia
3 Onychocryptosis
4 Onychogryposis
5 Onycholysis
6 Onychomadesis
7 Onychophosis
8 Onychoptosis
9 Paronychia
10 Tinea

Onychosis

Onychosis is the technical term applied to any deformity or disease of the nails.

Onychia

Onychia is an inflammation of teh matrix of the nail with formation of pus and shedding of the nail. NAy opening of the skin allows the entry of baceria, fungi, or foreign materials, which may result in onychia. Be careful not to cause abrasion or opening in the tissues.

Onychocryptosis

Onychocryptosis is an ingrown nail, can affect either the fingers or toes. In this condition, the nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail. The movements of walking can press the soft tissue around the nail. The movements of walking can press the soft tissue up against the nail margin, cantributing to the problem. If the tissue around the nail isn't infected or if the nail isn't too deeply imbedded in the flesh, you can trim the corner of the nail in a curved shape to relieve pressure on the nail groove.

Onychogryposis

Onychogryposis-Also known as the thickening and increased curvature of the nail. It's also called "ram's horn nail" and is usually the result of injury to the matrix. It may be hereditary and can also occur as the result of long term neglect. Its most commonly seen in the great toe but may be seen in other toes as well as the fingernails. The nail uaually has many crosswise grooves and ridges, is brownish in color, and one side of the nail grows faster than the other, curving the nail plate giving it its typical "ram's horn configuration. The thick curved nail is hard to cut so the nail remains untrimmed, adding to the severity of the problem. If no infection is present, you can trim the nail with the proper nail tipper and a file. Each of the grooves is a weak area of the nail plate. Trim the nail across the plate at a groove, taking only small bites, and the nail will break off when it has been trimmed halfway accross.

Onycholysis

Onycholysisis the loosening of the nail without falling off, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing to the lunula. It's frequently associated with an internal disorder, trauma, infection, nail fungi, and allergy to nail enhancement products, or may result from certain drug treatments.

Onychomadesis

Onychomadesisis the seperation an falling off of a nail from the nail bed. It can occur on fingernails and toenails. In most cases, the cause can be traced to a localized infection, minor injuries to the matrix bed, or a severe systematic illness. Some chemotherapy treatments or x-ray treatments for cancer may also cause it. When he cause is removed, a new nail plate will form. If onychomadesis is present, don't apply enhancements to the nail. If there is no active infection present, a basic manicure or pedicure service may be given.

Onychophosis

Onychophosisrefers to a growth of horny epithelium in the nail.

Onychoptosis

onychoptosisis the periodic sheddng or one or more nails, in whole or part. This condition might follow certain diseases such as syphilis, or can result fromm fever, trauma, system upsets, or a reaction to prescription drugs.

Paronychia

Paronychiais a bacterial inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail. Pus is usually present, along with gradual thickening and browninh discoloration of the nail plate. Paronychia around the entire nail is sometimes referred to as "runaround paronychia''. Chronic paronychia is most often caused by a yeast infection og the soft tissues around the nail but can also be traced to a bacterial infection. Individuals who work with their hands in water, such as health care workers and food processors, are quite prone to this type of infection.

Tinea

Tinea highly contagious skin disease caused by a vegetable parasite or fungus. Tinea pedisathlete's foot or ringworm of the foot Tinea unguiumor onychomycosis is ringworm of the nails