DE Nail Technician case studies
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The Delaware Nail Technician credential is issued by the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, a board within the Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) of the Delaware Department of State. The Board regulates the practice of cosmetology, barbering, aesthetics, electrology and nail technology, and it issues licenses or permits to apprentice, practice or instruct in each of these areas. The DE Nail Technician case studies are 5 cases and about 3,328 words.
1Green Discoloration Under a Lifted Gel Overlay
A 34-year-old client comes in for a three-week fill on a gel overlay. On the index and middle fingers of her right hand the product has lifted along both sidewalls, and under the lifted edge there is a dark green-black stain on the nail plate that reaches about 3 mm in from the lateral fold.
745 words, about 4 min2Suspected Methacrylate Allergy and the 'HEMA-Free' Request
A 29-year-old client has had gel polish renewed every three weeks for eight months. She now reports itching and redness around the nail folds of both hands, small clear vesicles on the fingertips, and intermittent swelling of her eyelids.
662 words, about 3 min3Long Stiletto Extensions on Thin, Compromised Nails
A 45-year-old client books a full set of long square stiletto gel extensions for a gala in 48 hours. Her natural nails are thin and flexible, with transverse ridges and several white spots from previous over-filing; the free edge is short and the sidewalls are slightly red from cuticle picking.
677 words, about 3 min4Bleeding During a Manicure With a Client Waiting
During a manicure you nick the lateral nail fold with cuticle nippers and it starts to bleed. The client is otherwise healthy but takes low-dose aspirin daily.
620 words, about 3 min5Diabetic Client With Neuropathy Requesting Callus Work and Gel Toes
A 62-year-old client with type 2 diabetes books a pedicure with callus removal and gel toes. Screening shows reduced sensation on both feet: she cannot feel the 10 g monofilament on the hallux or the fifth toe.
624 words, about 3 min