Matching Pairs Nail DisordersOnline version Match the nail disorder to the correct nail disorder description. by Rosalind Carter 1 bruised nail beds 2 hang nail 3 melanonychia 4 onychauxis 5 splinter hemorrhage 6 ridges Caused by physical trauma or injury to the nail bed that damages capillaries and allows small amounts of blood flow. Perfectly normal in older clients. Condition in which the living skin around the nail plate splits and tears. Darkening of the fingernails or toenails. Condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot. Treated by trimming or bringing the nails down to size.
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