Exam 2 Flashcards

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Ringworm is caused by?

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A fungus

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Ringworm is?

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A highly contagious skin disease

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What is a whitlow?

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A small abscess at the side or base of the nail.

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What is a hangnail?

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The cuticle around the nail plate splits leBing loose flaky dry skin

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What is onychia?

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A bacterial condition recognised by inflammation of the nail matrix - with pus

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What is a verruca?

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Viral infection

Grow inwards dark roots

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What is blue nails?

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Sign of bad circulation or heart condition

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What is athletes foot?

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Ringworm of the foot - fungal

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Paroncychia?

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Bacterial infection of the nail fold

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Symptoms of paroncychia?

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Erythema
Swelling and tenderness around nail fold
Pus formation can occur

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What is a wart?

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A viral infection

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What is a beaus line?

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A disorder, matrix stops producing new cells

Furrow/s occur on the nail

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