The Anatomy of a Finger and Nail

Nail Lingo: Learn to speak fluent nail by knowing your anatomy. This illustration will help you know all the proper names and locations of the parts that make up a single nail tip.
Nail Lingo: Learn to speak fluent nail by knowing your anatomy. This illustration will help you know all the proper names and locations of the parts that make up a single nail tip.
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern encounters patients dealing with psoriasis; red, spotted lunula; lichen planus; myxoid cyst; and chemotherapy affecting the nails.
Polishing is the last step to a perfect manicure and the last thing your client sees between visits here are five ways to apply polish.
The Nail Doctor tackles a handful of questions about nail fungus, damaged lunulas, and nail pitting.
The most important part of the nail unit is its growth center known as the matrix. The nail plate, the unit’s cosmetic structure upon which nail polish is placed, is derived from the matrix.
Nails don’t breathe, they don’t sweat, they don’t eat, and they don’t need a regular rest from artificial extensions.
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