Nail pterygium Correct Ans-Abnormal stretching of skin around the nail plate; usually from
serious injury or an allergic skin reaction.
Nail psoriasis Correct Ans-Nail surface pitting, roughness, onycholysis, and bed
discolorations.
Pincer nail Correct Ans-A form of dramatically increased nail curvature.
Trumpet nail Correct Ans-A form of dramatically increased nail curvature.
Onychia Correct Ans-Inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail. .
Onnychocryptosis Correct Ans-Ingrown nails
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Onycholysis Correct Ans-Separation of the nail plate and bed, often due to physical injury
or allergic reactions.
Onychomadesis Correct Ans-Separation and falling off of a nail from the nail bed
Onychomycosis Correct Ans-(tinea unguium)Fungal infection of the natural nail plate
Paronychia Correct Ans-Bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing
pus, swelling, and redness.
Pyrogenic granuloma Correct Ans-severe inflammation of the na in which a lump of red
tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate.
Tinea pedis Correct Ans-Red itchy patches of skin on the bottom of feet and/or between
the toes. (Ringworm) or fungal infection
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Muscles that separate the fingers Correct Ans-Abductor
Muscles that bring the fingers together Correct Ans-Adductor
Discolored nails Correct Ans-Nails turn variety of colors, may indicate surface staining , a
systemic disorder, poor blood circulation
Bruised nails Correct Ans-Dark purplish splits, usually due to physical injury
Ridged nails Correct Ans-Lengthwise, wavy ridges seen in normal aging
Verticals
Eggshell nails Correct Ans-Noticeably thin, white plate, more flexible than normal usually
caused by improper diet, hereditary factors, internal disease, or medication.
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