Extended Hyponichium - Advice Please

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I was hoping someone may have experienced a client with an extended Hyponichum. One of my clients has a problem on a thumb and forefinger - as her nails have grown since wearing enhancements so has the skin under her nail at the tip. This is of course very sensitive and means that the nail length can't be reduced below this. Very Strange!! I have never encountered this before and told her I would make some enquires as she may have to take some advice from her GP. The nail itself is healthy - as are all the other 8!!!
Hope someone can help.

Marjorie

 

[min11]

I have this on some of my fingers, my hyponichium extends and on my left hand in particular it is more so. My left thumb, index and middle fingernails cant be filed back to closer than 2mm to the end of my finger and the index finger from underneath looks almost pointed because of it. To be honest its only ever been an issue when a tech hasn't looked under my nails and cut them when trying to reduce the length before tipping. I'm pleased to see you obviously are thorough and do look. I have in the past tried to gently ease them back over time but its not comfortable and it grows back the same anyway. The only one fully released is my right thumb and that happened when an over zealous tech went under my nail with her efile. Its never grown back but that nail has often been sore since, even unscrewing lids on jars causes the free edge to seperate from the underside and it hurts! I end up taping the free edge down to try and stop it moving when that happens.

I'll live with my nails as they are. It might make unpolished nails look a bit odd with a very wobbly smile line but the alternative seems to me to be much worse! :hug:

 

[talented talons]

I do my aunts nails and all of her hyponichium's are very long, so i just have to be very careful when doing trimming of her nails etc.

Applying oil regularly and sometimes using a soft nail brush under the nails when in the shower, can help to push them back slightly, but to be honest, you are better off leaving well alone.

 

[cookie]

Thanks for your replies!!

My client wanted to know if she was officially deformed!! LOL.

It's strange that the finger only became apparent as her nail grew long on this occasion. She has had enhancements for 9 months without it being there.Was just her thumb before. Very odd!

As far as being thorough - thanks for the comment - always look at the underneath of the nails to see whats going on there at the start of the service.

Still welcome any other comments.

Thanks again girls:hug:

Marjorie

 

[tracey louise]

i too suffer from this on my both my thumbs,index and middle fingers.again i dont think of it as a problem and i have also tried to push them back slowly which was sucessful but they just grew back like it again anyway.
the only time i find it a problem is when im fitting a form as i cant fit it snug under the nail.
otherwise it just means that i can never have really short nailsz which in my opinion is a good thing as i dont want to anyway.x

 

[Bev Rose]

I think what you are referring to is the 'Solehorn'.

This still has a blood and nerve supply and so should not therefore be removed.
It's more often seen on almond shaped nails, but can appear on any shape.

Be very careful with this as it is still the hyponychium, or at least the very end of it, and it does form a seal still, to prevent bacteria entering. So don't attempt to remove it. Even pushing it back can be painful.

 

[loubylou]

I have this on all my fingers, it can be hereditary or as the nail grows long so does the hyponichium to support the length of the nail,
your client is not deformed,
there is no cure but solar oil will make it much more comfortable hth

 

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the only time i find it a problem is when im fitting a form as i cant fit it snug under the nail.
otherwise it just means that i can never have really short nailsz which in my opinion is a good thing as i dont want to anyway.x

I used to but I cut the forms to fit around the hyponychium so they are still a good flush fit.

 

[min11]

Be very careful with this as it is still the hyponychium, or at least the very end of it, and it does form a seal still, to prevent bacteria entering. So don't attempt to remove it. Even pushing it back can be painful.

Absolutely. I never had a problem with it until that one nail tech seperated it from the underside of my thumbnail completely from one side to the other. It took ages to heal, never grew back and the slightest pull seperates my nail from it now. Definately something best left alone.

 

[tracey louise]

I used to but I cut the forms to fit around the hyponychium so they are still a good flush fit.

thanks for that i will have to give it a try.x

 

[Hands_Only]

My nails do this when I have enhancements on too. They are very low down the nail when I dont have them on but they grow like mad when the enhancements are on. I dont know why this happens maybe due to the fact that I dont have my fingers in my mouth alot when I have enhancements on I dont know but I dont seem to have any problems with them

 

[bubbles132]

It also can be due to a rebalance of the natural nail. With enhancements the balance of the natural nail is chancing. The hyponychium is growing to make the balance of the nail stronger.

bubbles

 

[Sarah_Selwood]

The correct name for this is Pterygium Inversum Unguis and is forward growth of the hyponychium characterized by live tissue firmly attached to the underside of the nail plate, which contains a blood supply and nerves, so care needs to be taken not to cut through it! I have found that possible causes are the client wearing their nails too long, thus causing stress to the the hyponichium. According to Hooked on Nails it can also be caused by an allergic reaction to acrylics or solvents or be hereditary. Never use force to 'push back' the advancing hyponychium, it is extremely painful and will result in a blood flow. I would suggest in the first instance that you take your clients nails down as far as you can without cutting the hyponychium and suggest they oil the underside of the nail regularly, as well as the nail itself. In effect it is just overgrown hard skin.

 

[Tipsbygm]

My mum has this on all her nails ,she asked her GP and he told her not to worry its just something some people have. She loves her nails long so not a problem to her although i am always extra careful when filing her nat nail ready to tip .

 

[cookie]

Thanks for that! Will tell my client when she is in tomorrow.

 

[jo-anne]

I think what you are referring to is the 'Solehorn'.

This still has a blood and nerve supply and so should not therefore be removed.
It's more often seen on almond shaped nails, but can appear on any shape.

Be very careful with this as it is still the hyponychium, or at least the very end of it, and it does form a seal still, to prevent bacteria entering. So don't attempt to remove it. Even pushing it back can be painful.

Yes it is called a SOLEHORN and it grows to the free edge of the nail. Thats why a lot of people who wear enhancments experiance this when their natural nail grows up underneath the enhancement.
Its a bit strange that this thread should appear cos i was only reading this 2 days ago!!

 

[Gilly T]

I think this forum is brill!

My daughter has this problem on all of her nails. She's only fifteen and has therefore never had any enhancements, neither me nor her Dad have it either. she has lovely long slim nail beds and her nails grow beautifully but she has this overgrown hyponichium under almost every nail. she's been a little worried about it as she can't cut her nails short and has been asking me what can be done about it. I was going to post a new thread but after a little searching I found this thread. I can put her mind at rest now... and mine! phew!!!

Just wanted to say the advice given on here is brilliant and invaluable to inexperienced people like me. :hug:

 

[mum]

I envy all those with this 'problem'! It only occurs when the nail has a long slender nail bed. This usually makes for a beautiful nail.

I work with a lot of hand models and many have this.

From a technicians point of view, never file the nail down to touch this skin. NEVER use an orange stick or any other implement under the free edge near this. It is very painful and will cause infection. If sculpting enhancements, cut out the form under the free edge and don't push it under with any force.

It is thought that it grows to support the delicate nail (it used to be called a 'filbert' nail)

 

[min11]

I envy all those with this 'problem'! It only occurs when the nail has a long slender nail bed. This usually makes for a beautiful nail.

I work with a lot of hand models and many have this.

From a technicians point of view, never file the nail down to touch this skin. NEVER use an orange stick or any other implement under the free edge near this. It is very painful and will cause infection. If sculpting enhancements, cut out the form under the free edge and don't push it under with any force.

It is thought that it grows to support the delicate nail (it used to be called a 'filbert' nail)

Anne Vera used to say I was lucky because it protects the nail and supported it. Only time its ever been a problem was over zealous peeps who didn't notice it was there and cut it or the forms cut into it. It tightens as the acrylic dries and is excruciating!

 

[Gilly T]

Her nails are really slender and thin. I think they're lovely but then I'm bias Actually, they do look like mini nails growing beneath the nail. I've passed all the advice on to her now and we'll be looking after them. Thank you! x