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THE NAIL ENCYCLOPEDIA
The 'NAIL ENCYCLOPEDIA' primarily helps you to recognize nail problems. You will learn more about the causes, treatment & prevention of the most common fingernail and toenail disorders.
Usefull resources are presented about various aspects of the nails, such as: nail biting, nail art and nail products.
BACKGROUND: From the early 80's various works have been published which describe the clinical relevance of finger nail & toe nail disorder.
A classical example in this field is the work presented by Beaven & Brooks: Color Atlas of the Nail in Clinical Diagnosis (first print: 1984).
Since then various new books have been presented within this discipline.
>> CHOOSE ONE OF THE SEARCH-OPTIONS:
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OPTION 2: The NAIL DISORDER INDEX Find info about SPECIFIC NAIL DISORDERS!!
The NAIL DISORDER INDEX presents you an overview of the most common fingernail- & toenail disorders. Each nail disorder item presents: visual examples + info about the cause, treatment & prevention.
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OPTION 3: DISEASES & NAIL DISORDERS NAIL DISORDERS can signal various diseases!!
Some very common diseases are frequently accompagnied with nail disorders. Examples of these diseases are: psoriasis, arthritis & heart problems.
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OPTION 4: Learn more about NAIL BITING NAIL BITING: Causes, treatment & prevention!!
Nail biting might start as a harmless habit. However, the harmless habit sometimes develops into compulsive behavior. And the compulsive behavior might be accompagnied with physical, social and/or psychological problems.
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OPTION 5: NAIL PRODUCT Resources Learn more about NAIL PRODUCTS!!
Popular nail products are: nail polishes, blocks, gels, brushes, cutters, scissors, tweezers, cutticle pushers, whipes, and there are many other usefull nail accessoires.
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ADDITIONAL TIP:
Examining Fingernails in elderly patients
* The 'NAIL ENCYCLOPEDIA' is a branch of Medical Handanalysis.
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