Here's your question for today: What is the medical term for inflammation of the skin around the nail? A) Onychomycosis B) Leukonychia C) Tinea pedis D) Paronychia Take a guess before scrolling! ⬇️ Answer: ✅ D — Paronychia 💡 Quick breakdown: - Paronychia = inflammation around the nail (the one you need to know!) - Onychomycosis = fungal nail infection - Tinea pedis = athlete's foot (fungal infection of the foot) - Leukonychia = white spots on the nails 🎯 These nail terms love to show up on the state board. If you can match the term to the definition, you're already ahead.

Which manicure implement can only be used ONCE and then thrown away? 🅐 Metal nail files 🅑 Wooden nail files and buffers ✅ 🅒 Cuticle nippers 🅓 Nail clippers 👉 The answer is B! This is a big sanitation topic on the board exam. Here's the rule: 🚮 Single-use (throw away after one client): → Wooden nail files → Buffers → Cotton pads ♻️ Multi-use (clean, disinfect, and reuse): → Metal implements like nippers and clippers Why does it matter? Because porous items like wood ABSORB bacteria and can't be fully disinfected. You can't protect your clients if your tools aren't clean! 🛡️

What is the PRIMARY purpose of cleaning and disinfecting footbaths? a. Prevent the spread of infections b. Prolong equipment lifespan c. Enhance visual appeal d. Reduce pedicure time