Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Calluses

CALLUSES

Thickened sections that harden tissue or nails from time periods of pressure or friction (e.g. long hiking or running). As a result, this dries up natural oils and moistures, leaving the nail harden abnormally.



APPEARANCE

A very thick, (can appear yellow) hardened external nail portion, affecting a large or almost the entire nail plate. It grows inwardly.

CAUSES

Calluses can have several factors. As mentioned before, calluses happen from long periods of pressure or friction. However, injury can also contribute, such as cracks or chipped nails. Calluses are most likely to be found on toenails because of natural physical activity, such as walking. Age can also be counted, due to the decreasing nail rate growth.

DOES IT AFFECT THE PROCEDURE?

It doesn't really raise any significant concerns for any treatment, but it all depends on the thickness and comfort level of the client. Nail Design Applications could still proceed without any disruptions, however, choosing to shape could create a problem especially surrounding the calluses' thickness, which could cause pain or discomfort with the client.



POSSIBLE TREATMENTS/ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

The main mistake many people make when treating a callus is cutting the affected nail area. This will only cause the callus to regrow more thicker with each time. Instead, the best method is to try and thin or disinfect the area. For example using cuticle oil or a chemical remover.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:




Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Psuedomonas Bacteria

Psuedomonas Bacteria

A type of bacteria that affects any part of the body. Generally, this is very mild and is rarely life-threatening or dangerous.



APPEARANCE:

A green coloured mould that stains a section of the nail, commonly on the external portion (white part).

CAUSES:

This is mainly caused by contact of bacteria with an exposed flaw (crack or lifted nail), in moist and humid conditions. For example, toenails are more likely to be infected from wearing socks. With socks they absorb the perspiration of the feet, and so this can be one contributor.

DOES IT AFFECT THE PROCEDURE?

It can. Since it's an internal mould, it can especially worsen if nail art or polishing is applied. The nail is already contaminated, and any other non-sanitising liquid can only add to the bacteria since it grows by 'feeding'. However, this all depends on the severity of the mould, although it's strongly recommended not to go ahead with any enhancing treatment.

POSSIBLE TREATMENTS/ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

It is best the client treats the mould before they proceed with any enhancing treatment (manicure, nail art). Remove as much of the external nail portion as possible, then sanitise the nail before buffing to remove the discolouring. Keep repeating this regularly until the discolouring is completely gone. In the meantime, check them regularly for any progress and provide feedback.


BIBLIOGRAPHY:





Monday, 1 February 2016

Intro

The Naily Guide To Flaws And Fungus

Above this you'll be introduced to a long, but limited, number of conditions that can affect finger and toe nails. In the case of providing a manicure/pedicure, a client with one/more of these conditions can interfere with this. The person applying this could either alter the changes with certain moderations or reject the client's appointment entirely.

NOTE: This is an assignment made by a student and so this guide is not to be used as official medical knowledge.
Credit also goes to the sites/writers providing the information about these disorders.