Nails 101
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Nails 101Nail Anatomy 101
By Michael Cashman on December 31st, 2009
Did you know that fingernails grow about 2-3mm per month while toenails lag behind at 1mm per month? Did you know that complete replacement of a fingernail requires 6 months while a toenail requires 18 months? Does the nail still mystify you? Read this article to learn more about this elusive skin appendage.
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Nails 101Nail 911
By Silvina Pugliese on November 15th, 2009
The wear-and-tear of everyday activity makes our nails prone to weakening, breaking, and ridging. For those of us with less-than-perfect nails, their visibility can be quite embarrassing. Don’t despair! There are a few, simple steps you can take to solve your common nail complaints.
DermTerms
Not familiar with some words on your products' labels? Need to brush up on your skin terminology? Use our DermTerms dictionary!
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Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA)
Compounds derived from fruits and other foods. Common examples include glycolic acid (sugar), lactic acid (milk) and citric acid. AHAs promote exfoliation of the skin and remove the dead skin cells that collect on the skin surface. This ingredient is often found in anti-aging creams, masks, cleansers, and chemical peels. -
Androgenetic alopecia
Male-pattern and female-pattern baldness; the most common cause of hair loss. A hereditary disorder that is dependent on androgens, dihydrotestosterone in particular. The pattern of hair loss differs between men and women: in men, hair recedes first at the temples and then at the vertex while, in women, diffuse thinning occurs over the top of the scalp. -
Sebaceous glands
glands within hair follicles that release sebum (oil)
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