Small white spots on the nail plate caused by minor trauma to the matrix during nail formation are called:
a.Leukonychia
b.Onychophagia
c.Koilonychia
d.Paronychia
Explanation
Leukonychia is the term for white spots or marks within the plate, usually from minor matrix trauma. They are harmless and grow out with the nail.
Practice all 484 questions free — no signup required.
Own the complete Cosmetology State Board guide — PDF + EPUB, $14.99 →
Related questions on this topic
- The pinkish surface beneath the nail plate that supplies nutrients and gives the plate its color is the:
- A client habitually bites her fingernails down to the skin. The proper term for this is:
- A manicurist notices a deep horizontal groove running across a client's nail plate. This finding, often appearing after a serious illness or injury, is called:
- A client's fingernails appear concave, like small spoons that can hold a drop of water. This shape is called:
- A client shows red, greasy-looking scales along the scalp, eyebrows, and sides of the nose that come and go. This is most consistent with:
- After a shave service, a client returns with multiple small red bumps and pustules centered on hair follicles along the jaw. The most likely condition is:
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass team · Verified against California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology Exam · How we review