Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Permanent paresthesia to sculptured nails. A distressing problem.

R L Baran1, H Schibli

  • 1Dermatologic Unit, Centre Hospitalier, Cannes, France.

Dermatologic Clinics
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Sculptured nails, a cosmetic procedure to stop nail biting, led to permanent nerve damage. This case highlights potential risks associated with beauty salon nail enhancements.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A nail psoriasis severity index.

The British journal of dermatology·2004
Same author

Pterygium of the nail.

Cutis·2000
Same author

Itraconazole therapy is effective for pedal onychomycosis caused by some nondermatophyte molds and in mixed infection with dermatophytes and molds: a multicenter study with 36 patients.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·1997
Same author

The effect of local application of a sustained release delivery system of chlorhexidine on plaque accumulation.

Clinical preventive dentistry·1988
Same author

Polydactylous Bowen's disease of the nail.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·1987
Same author

[Glucagonoma. Case report].

Schweizerische Rundschau fur Medizin Praxis = Revue suisse de medecine Praxis·1984

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Procedures
  • Nail Health

Background:

  • Nail biting is a common habit that can cause nail damage.
  • Individuals seek cosmetic solutions for nail repair and habit cessation.
  • Beauty salons offer various nail enhancement services, including sculptured nails.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old woman opted for sculptured nails to address nail biting and damage.
  • The procedure was performed in a beauty salon by a manicurist.
  • No allergic reactions were reported post-procedure.

Findings:

  • The sculptured nail procedure resulted in permanent paresthesia (nerve damage).
  • Paresthesia occurred without any signs of an allergic reaction.
  • This indicates a potential neurological complication from nail enhancements.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of understanding the risks associated with cosmetic nail procedures.
  • Healthcare providers should inquire about cosmetic nail treatments when patients present with neurological symptoms.
  • Further research may be needed to assess the prevalence and mechanisms of paresthesia following sculptured nail application.

Related Experiment Videos