Category Archives: Nails 101
Nail Anatomy 101
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. Continue reading
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Tagged anatomy, cuticle, eponychium, germinative, hyponychium, keratin, lunula, matrix, nail, nail bed, nail plate, onycholysis, paronychia, proximal nail fold
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Nail 911
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. Continue reading
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Tagged break easily, brittle nails, nail discoloration, onycholysis, onychoschizia, ridging, slow growth, soft nails
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