Hands may become swollen and painful when warmed or may develop sores on the finger pads. It is also a good idea to know the difference between psoriatic arthritis in the nails and fungus. These conditions look similar and are easily confused. It is important to consult with the client about their nails. That way you aren’t treating a nail that simply has psoriatic arthritis as one that has fungus and vice versa. Since some signs of autoimmune disorders can be recognized in the hair and scalp, it is a good idea to know some of the symptoms. Clients with psoriasis may have scaly patches or plaque buildup on their scalp that show as a single spot or merge together to form a larger spot. Also, when those spots are scratched, it may damage the hair follicles and make a bald spot. Lupus may also cause skin lesions on the scalp. Conclusion Autoimmune diseases affect the body in many ways, have many different symptoms, and have many different causes. Being informed is the best way to protect both stylists and clients. Also, knowing how the body reacts to chemicals is a good way to be vigilant about health issues.
Symptoms of alopecia areata are patchy hair loss and coin- sized patches of hair that fall out, mainly from the scalp. Any site of hair growth may be affected, though, including the beard and eyelashes. Hair loss can be sudden, developing in just a few days or over a period of a few weeks. There may be itching or burning in the area before hair loss. If a client has these symptoms, it should be discussed with them. They may be aware of the problem or working on figuring out the condition. They also may not be aware of their problem because they cannot see the back of their head and scalp. Either way, it is important to bring it up and know the signs.
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