Colorado Cosmetology Written Practice Exam

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What term describes the overgrown cuticle that becomes attached to the nail plate?

Onychoptosis
Onychorrhexis
Pterygium
Paronychia

The correct answer is: Pterygium

A Onychoptosis refers to the shedding or falling off of nails, not an overgrown cuticle. B: Onychorrhexis is the medical term for brittle nails, not an overgrown cuticle. D: Paronychia is an infection of the skin surrounding the nail, not an overgrown cuticle. The term for an overgrown cuticle that becomes attached to the nail plate is pterygium, which is the excessive growth of the proximal nail fold. This can lead to ridges and deformities in the nail. It is often caused by inflammation or injury to the nail matrix and can be treated through regular trimming of the cuticle and proper nail care.