1. Nail/Skin Diseases and Disorders

2. “Contra indication”
A reason why you cannot carry out the full treatment.
PREVENT
RESTRICT

3. Fungal Condition Ringworm Nail plate will become:
yellowish-grey in colour
dry and brittle
separate from nail bed

4. Viral Condition Warts An irregular growth on surface of skin Raised
Rough
Whitish colour

5. Bacterial Condition Paronychia Infected area near to the nail wall
Swollen
Red
Pus
painful

6. Eczema Inflamed, red skin Result of an allergy Swelling Flaking
Weeping/cracking
Ridging/pitting on nail

7. Psoriasis Red, silvery scaly skin patches. Inherited condition
Made worse by stress
Nail can appear
- ridged
-pitted

8. Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin Contact with external irritant
-detergent
-chemicals
-metals

9. Bruised Nail
Dark purple, blue/black discoloration -Bleeding under nail plate -Injury to the nail bed Severe-loss of nail plate