APPEARANCE
Chewed out, most of the nail plate are gone. The appearance can be barely noticeable. As the nails have mostly deteriorated, it leaves lots of flesh and sometimes even mould.
CAUSES
Nail biting can contribute to pterygium, as the tissue and nail structure weakens and dissolves over time. However, physical nail injuries are another factor. Other health problems that contribute to this are Rheumatic Diseases, and lichen planus. Other times malnutrition, chemotherapy and iron deficiency can contribute as well.
WILL THIS AFFECT THE PROCEDURE?
It will affect the nails, but not the rest of the manicure/pedicure.
TREATMENTS/POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES
Like Onychatrophia, Pterygium is permanent and there can't be any natural replacements for the nail. However early signs can be detected during a manicure/pedicure, which is essential. However, the scar tissue overgrowth can be reduced with surgery or cortisone injections.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
CAUSES
Nail biting can contribute to pterygium, as the tissue and nail structure weakens and dissolves over time. However, physical nail injuries are another factor. Other health problems that contribute to this are Rheumatic Diseases, and lichen planus. Other times malnutrition, chemotherapy and iron deficiency can contribute as well.
WILL THIS AFFECT THE PROCEDURE?
It will affect the nails, but not the rest of the manicure/pedicure.
TREATMENTS/POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES
Like Onychatrophia, Pterygium is permanent and there can't be any natural replacements for the nail. However early signs can be detected during a manicure/pedicure, which is essential. However, the scar tissue overgrowth can be reduced with surgery or cortisone injections.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://www.nailsmag.com/encyclopedia/64119/pterygium
http://www.drraoof.com/hair-nail-disease-treatment
http://www.hooked-on-nails.com/naildisorders.html
http://www.ehow.com/about_5644679_pterygium-nail-disorders.html
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