What do you think this could be?

[LanaxBeauty]

I had a client send this through this morning asking for my opinion, the last service i performed on her hands was an acrylic removal and finished with a color mani 3-4 weeks ago. I have seen her since for waxing in which she had removed the color a replaced with a blue polish, she is coming in this afternoon so i can have a look, but i'm not sure at the moment, she does have severely dry skin around her fingers which sometime even looks sore, i am swaying possibly towards psoriasis? but the blue, i know would usually indicate circulatory problems? could it be a combination of the both just pop up (she said she noticed no more than 5 days ago) . The only other thing i can add is that she started using solar oil a week ago. Allergic reaction perhaps? I guess i would like to know if you think this is as a result to my work because as you can see the nail i was working on, which is growing out, is perfectly healthy considering it is recovering from months of wear with acrylics.

 

[LanaxBeauty]

A respond would be highly appreciated, even just opinions, I am swaying towards, lightly buffing the nail to rule out staining, then possibly suggesting a visit to the doctors. Then again I am apprehensive to touch her nails at all in this condition incase I cause further damage. I have told her to stop the use of solar oil for the time being also. Just to be on the safe side.

 

[Jen889]

The picture really isn't clear but it looks to be just polish staining, nothing a light buffing wouldn't remove. It just has to grow out and she has to make sure to use a base coat (I'm guessing she didn't when she applied the blue, hence why the nail is blue in certain areas)

 

[butterfly :)]

could be staining from polish, dark colours usually cause it from what I've seen. using lemon juice can remove the stains, my tutor told me that tip & it works.:biggrin: x

 

[LanaxBeauty]

Ok thanks, it was my first assumption, but the I can't figure out why it hasn't stained the ends and the mark of where I treated her nails last is still visibly clear and healthy. Will let you know when I see her.

 

[geeg]

Ok thanks, it was my first assumption, but the I can't figure out why it hasn't stained the ends and the mark of where I treated her nails last is still visibly clear and healthy. Will let you know when I see her.

Simple ... The nail has stained on the part of the nail plate that was damaged. When I say damaged I mean buffed and dehydrated and therefore naturally more porous after the protective mantle was removed.