Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 58 of 484
An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) is best handled in a California salon by:
a.Cutting into the lateral nail fold to remove the spur
b.Gently smoothing the free edge and recommending the client see a podiatrist if painful or inflamed
c.Applying acrylic over the entire nail
d.Soaking in alcohol until soft and then digging it out
Explanation
Manicurists may file and smooth nails but may not cut into living tissue. A painful or inflamed ingrown nail warrants medical referral.
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