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THE NAIL TUTOR
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YELLOW LUNULA
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A yellow lunula (with fluorence) is a classic result of tetracycline therapy (for chronic lyme disease) [source: Indian research]
Yellow lunulae are also a common feature in yellow nail syndrome (in this disease the growth of the nails typically slows down and the lunulae often disappear).
NOTICE: Yellow nails can be caused by the dye in nail polish.
Synonyms: yellowish lunulae
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THE NAIL UNIT
The eight basic components of the nail unit include: 1 - proximal nail fold; 2 - cuticle; 3 - lunula; 4 - nail plate;
5 - lateral nail folds; 6 - nail bed; 7 - hyponychium; 8 - free edge.
* NOTICE: The HandResearch Nail Tutor Tool is still in development
- currently this tool
discriminates 57 fingernail disorders in the nails.
The NAIL TUTOR tool is an aspect of
Medical Hand Analysis & Diagnostic Palm Reading. The purpose of this tool is to help you identify the nature of your fingernail disorder.
The section fingernail disorders presents a more comprehensive overview of the most common fingernail abnormalities.
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