Colorado Cosmetology Written Practice Exam

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What condition is characterized by the inflammation of the nail matrix?

Onychia
Onychatrophia
Kolionychia
Onychorgryposis

The correct answer is: Onychia

The correct answer is onychia, which is indeed characterized by the inflammation of the nail matrix. This condition can result from various causes, including bacterial or fungal infections, injuries, or allergic reactions. When the nail matrix, where the nail grows, becomes inflamed, it can affect nail growth and appearance, causing symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain around the base of the nail. Onychatrophia refers to the wasting away or atrophy of the nail, which is a different condition that may arise from various underlying health issues but does not specifically involve inflammation of the nail matrix. Kolionychia, commonly known as spoon nails, involves an abnormal shape of the nail but is not directly related to inflammation of the matrix. Onychorgryposis, or claw nails, refers to a condition where the nails thicken and curve but again does not involve the inflammation of the matrix.