New York Nail Technician License Practice Test

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What chronic skin inflammation is characterized by dry patches covered with silvery scales?

Psoriasis
Onychorrhexis
Herpes simplex
Onychauxis

The correct answer is: Psoriasis

The condition characterized by chronic skin inflammation featuring dry patches covered with silvery scales is psoriasis. This autoimmune disorder primarily affects the skin and causes rapid skin cell production, leading to the buildup of thick, scaly areas. These patches can be itchy and painful, and they often occur on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back, though they can appear anywhere on the body. Understanding psoriasis is crucial for a nail technician because it can also impact nail health, sometimes leading to changes in nail texture, pitting, or separation from the nail bed. Recognizing the symptoms of this condition can help technicians avoid exacerbating the skin problems of their clients and ensure proper care and treatment recommendations. Other conditions listed do not fit the described symptoms. Onychorrhexis involves brittle nails with longitudinal ridges, herpes simplex is a viral infection causing blisters, and onychauxis refers to thickening of the nails. None of these are characterized by the silvery, scaly patches associated with psoriasis.