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116 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2015 } HEALTH Know Your Onychos: A Nail Disease Quiz Each of the 11 nail diseases and disorders below begins with the prefx "onych," which is derived from the ancient Greek word for nail or talon. See if you can match up the disease name in column 1 with the description in column 2 and the photo in column 3. a. Onychophagy b. Onychoptosis c. Onychia d. Onychauxis e. Onychoschizia f. Onychorrhexis g. Onychomycosis h. Onychogryphosis i. Onycholysis j. Onychatrophia k. Onychocryptosis 1. A condition in which the nail loosens from the nail bed, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing to the lunula, but does not come of; it may be caused by an internal disorder, trauma, infection, or certain drug treatments. 2. The wasting away of the nail; the nail loses its shine, shrinks, and falls of. Once this happens, the condition is not reversible. 3. Another name for an ingrown nail. The nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail. Improper fling and poorly ftting shoes are two causes. 4. A condition in which the nail curvature is increased and enlarged. The nail becomes thicker, curves, and sometimes extends over the tip of the fnger or toe. Can be painful. 5. An overgrowth or thickening of the nail. May be a natural part of aging, but may also be caused by fungus, psoriasis, or diminished circulation. 6. A condition in which all or part of the nail sheds periodically. It may occur as a result of fever, disease, or prescription drugs and may afect one or more nails. 7. An infammation somewhere in the nail. The tissue at the base of the nail may be swollen and pus may form. May be caused by improperly disinfected nail implements. 8. Splitting nails. Splits may occur horizontally or vertically, but are usually near the free edge. 9. A medical term for nails that have been deformed by biting. 10. Split or brittle nails that also have a series of lengthwise ridges. The condition may be caused by injury, excessive use, cuticle solvents, polish removers, or rough fling. It may appear with other nail disorders or alone. 11. An infectious disease caused by a fungus. A common form is whitish patches that can be scraped of the surface of the nail. AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II KK JJ As nail professionals, we don't diagnose or treat medical conditions, but being able to spot trouble empowers us to help guide clients to seek appropriate help. Take our quiz to check your knowledge. BY ERIN SNYDER DIXON Answers are on p. 155.