Lcn Nail Exam

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Name 3 Professional Attributes

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- Clean and Hygienic Environment
- Trustworthy
- Being Punctual

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Name all 5 reasons why Client Consultation is so important

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- Contact Information
- Allergy Information
- Service Performed and Service History
- Products Used and Retail History

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3 attributes of Powder/Liquid systems (aka Acrylic, Porcelain, Glass)

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- To be soaked of with acetone
- Yellowing occurs
- Very porous; increased risk of microbial infection

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3 attributes of Resin and Powder systems (aka Glue and Powder)

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- Yellowing occurs
- Very porous; increased risk of microbial infection
- To be soaked off with acetone

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3 attributes of Wrap systems (aka Fibreglass, Silk, and Linen)

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- Porous; increased risk of microbial infection
- Yellowing Occurs
- To be soaked off with acetone

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3 attributes of Gel (Light-Cured) systems (aka Light cured system acrylic, 1, 2 & 3 step systems)

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- Porous; increased risk of microbial infection
- Yellowing occurs
- To be soaked of with acetone or filed off

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What are HPLN Resins?

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High Performance Light curing Nail Resins

- HPLN resins provide; Superior strength and durability, Elasticity similar to natural nails, outstanding biocompatibility

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The Matrix

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Produces keratin cells that harden and grow into the nail plate; If the Matrix is damaged, the nail will no longer grow or will grow deformed

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Capillaries

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Tiny blood vessels that feed nutrients and oxygen to the fingertips

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Lunula

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The Visible Portion of the Matrix

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(The Half Moon)

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Eponychium

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The thin layer of skin at the nail base

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(The Cuticle)

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Pterygium

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White, flakey keratin build up on the nail plate

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Perionychium

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The skin that overlaps the grooves is the nail wall, this wall is called the Perionychium

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(Nail Wall or Side Wall)

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Hyponychium

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The point where the fingernail actually separates from the nail bed

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(Point of separation)

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The Nail Bed

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Lies under the nail and extends from the root to just under the free edge of the nail

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The Nail Plate

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Lies on top of the nail bed and is made up of dead protein fibres (hardened keratin)
Primary purpose is to protect the ends of the fingers and nail bed

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The Free Edge

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The part of the nail that is extended past the end of the nail bed
(Should be filed from left or right corner to the centre; NEVER file from centre to corner as this will cause the nail to split)

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What are 4 different ways to customize a tip?

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1) Cut a "V" into the base (arched)
2) Scoop a "U" into the base (arched)
3) Cut 2 slits into the base (flat)
4) Use a tip 2-3 sized larger and file down the sides (Flat)

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Features of the LCN Light Unit

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- 2 minute automatic timer
- Quality assurance (1 year warranty)
- CSA Approved

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Technical details of the LCN Light Unit

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Voltage- 230V UVA bulb; 4x9 watt bulbs

Timer - 2 minutes; Fuse 1.6 amps

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LCN Light Bulbs

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- Emit ultra violet rays only
- Rays are between 380 and 400nm
- 9 watts each
- Life span is approximately 1000 hours (LED= 25,000-50,000)

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What does Onyx mean?
Onychosis?

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Onyx- Greek medical term for nail
Onychosis- any nail disease or disorder of the nail

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Agnail

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Tears or splits in the cuticle
Treatment- Trim away carefully without pulling

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Hangnail

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Corrugations

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Wavy ridges running wither lengthwise or across the nail plate
Treatment- Carefully buff the ridges smooth using a 3-way block file

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Verticle/longitudinal ridges or furrows

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Cyanosis

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A blue/purple tinge shining through the nail plate
Treatment- Paraffin Treatment.

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Blue nails

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Fissures

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Painful cracks in the callused or dehydrated skiing surrounding the nail
Treatment- Hot oil manicure, Paraffin Wax treatment

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Cracks in the skin and or nails

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Hematoma

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A Black or blue mark appears under the nail plate
Treatment- Will grow out

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Bruised Nail

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Koilonychia

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Have a very flat or concave shape
Treatment- Shape correction can only be achieved using an artificial nail which will result in a flat nail

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Spoon nails or "Ski Jump Nails"

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Leukonychia

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White spots in the nail plate
Treatment- Will grow out with the nail (eating foods high in potassium will help avoid leukonychia)

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White Colored nail

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Onychauxis

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Extreme thickening of the nail plate
Treatment- Gently thin the nail down

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Overgrowth of nail plate

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Onychocryptosis

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Nail plate grows into the skin of the nail wall
Treatment- A proper manicure can SOMETIMES relieve a minor ingrown nail

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Ingrown nail

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Onychomalacia

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Very soft and thing nails with the free edge curving down at the end of the finger
Treatment- Use and artificial nail

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Eggshell nail

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Onychophagy

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Ragged, uneven free edge of the nail
Treatment- Weekly manicures or application of artificial nails will help correct the habit

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Nail biting

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Onychorrexis

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Brittle nails which often vertically split, peel and or have vertical ridges
Treatment- Use a block buffer or 3-way file to smooth the roughness of the nail

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brittle nails

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Onychatrophia

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Wasting away of the nail plate
Treatment- Keep nails well moisturized, be careful when working on them

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Psoriasis

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Tiny dents in the nail plate and dry flaky skin

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scleronychia

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Thickening and drying of the nails
Treatment- Gently file down the nail to a normal thickness

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Bacterial Infection

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Appearance- Looks green/yellow or brown in colour
Cause- Unsanitary working environment
Treatment- Daily use of an antibacterial if the problem exists in the natural nail. If on the artificial nail, file off nail.

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Fungus

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Appearance- 3 types; Dermatophytes (ringworm), Yeasts, and Mold fungi
Cause- A tear in the hyponichium or eponychium can allow fungus to enter the nail bed
Treatment- Treat daily with anti-fungal topical solution. Keep infected area dry as possible, soak in epsom salts

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What are the 5 symptoms of Fungal Infections

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1) Nail separation of free edge to the nail bed
2) Discoloration
3) Thickening and brittleness
4) Debris
5) Odour

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Onychia

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Appearance- Inflamed tissue with pus that appears at the eponychium line above the matrix
Cause- Pulling at loose cuticle or breaking the skin
Treatment- Daily use of an antiseptic solution

CAN NOT WORK ON IT

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Onycholoysis

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Appearance- Nail plate lifts off of the nail bed and turns a whitish colour .
Cause- Psoriasis; hypothyroidism and reactive arthritis.
Treatment- Use a nail brush daily to keep the nail bed clean

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Not a disease if present by itself

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Onychomycosis

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Appearance- Long yellow line within the nail
Cause- Caused by a fungus showing an infection of the skin.
Treatment- Daily use of an anti fungal treatment

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Onychoptosis defluvium

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Appearance- Periodic shedding of one or more nails, either in whole or in part.
Cause- May follow certain diseases such as Syphillis or can result from fever, trauma or from an adverse effect of a pharmaceutical drug. Daily use of a nail regenerating treatment (Should be monitored by a physician.

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Paronychia

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Appearance- Deep inflammation around the cuticle and side wall of the nail. The cuticle line will turn red and become swollen and tender.
Cause- Bad manicuring or biting. (Clients whose hands are in and out of water frequently are more at risk)
Treatment- Daily use of an antiseptic solution

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Perionychium infection

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What does Sterilize mean?

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To make free from ALL micro-organisms

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What does Disinfect mean?

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To destroy SPECIFIC micro-organisms

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What does Sanitize mean?

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To remove visible dirt and debris and SOME micro-organisms

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What is a DIN number?

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Drug Identification Number; indicates to the consumer the effectiveness of the product as claimed.

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Name 3 items which can be sterilized.

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- Nail Clipper
- Tip Cutters
- Cuticle Nippers

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Name 3 items which need to be disposed of.

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- Finger cots
- Nail forms
- Gloves

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How many phalanges are there and where are they located?

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14; 3 in each finger and 2 in the thumb

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What is the largest bone in the arm?

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Humorous

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Name 5 qualities of the LCN resin systems

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1) Outstanding biocompatibility
2) Elasticity similar to natural nails
3) Superior strength and durability
4) No harsh chemicals
5) No Odour

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The primary objective of LCN is the ______ and _______ of healthy natural nails.

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Protection, Preservation

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Why does LCN recommend applying the Fastener to the natural nail and not to the base of the tip?

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To control the amount of glue and to avoid air bubbles

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What is the recommended length of an artificial nail application?

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1/3 of the existing nail plate

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Why two layers instead of one when applying the LCN resin?

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One thick layer may generate to much heat

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Name 3 risks to consider when working on a client.

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1) Pregnancy
2) Allergies

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Name 2 nail types where you would recommend using LCN's 3 step system

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1) Koilynechia ("Spoon nails", or "Ski Jump Nails")
2) Onychomalacia ("Eggshell nails")

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What is Onychopagy?

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Nail Biting

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When you see a nail that is vertically split and very brittle what is this called?

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Onychorrexis

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Why does sealant turn dull?

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To thin of a coat; Dust in it

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Describe the proper application of Connex

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> Tip the bottle upside down, then right side up.
> Take a small amount of product from the lid

> Apply to cuticle line
> Allow to air dry for two minutes