Nails WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Nails
Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protein called keratin.1 They are a specialized form of skin. They protect the ends of the fingers and toes. Nails are subject to a lot of abuse. Minor nail problems usually heal as the nail grows out and require little treatment.2
Fast Facts:
- Nails grow at an average rate of 3 millimeters a month.1
- Fingernails require 3 to 6 months to regrow completely, and toenails require 12 to 18 months.1
- Nails provide clues to your overall health. Broken, discolored or misshapen nails can indicate nutritional deficiencies, infections or skin conditions.2
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Latest Headlines on Nails
What is the Anatomy of the Nails?
- Nail Solutions: Nail Anatomy & Structure
- About.com: Nail Anatomy
- Britannica: Nail Anatomy
What is the Histology of the Nails?
- Omni Books Online: Histology of the Nail Apparatus
- Google Books: Manual of Human Histology
- Histology World: Histology of the Nails
What is the Physiology and Function of the Nails?
- Cool Nurse: Nail Function
- Rapid Learning Center: The Integumentary System
- LA Trobe University: The Nail Function Now Vestigial
- KidsHealth: Skin, Hair, and Nails
Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Nails
- Organised Wisdom: Nail Fungus | Paronychia | Tooth and Nail Syndrome | Ingrown Toenails | Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia | Tricho Dento Osseous Syndrome
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Nails
- AIPPG Forum: All About Nails
- Biology Online: The Function of Human Nails
- Yahoo Answers: What's the Purpose of Finger Nails and Toe Nails?
Foundations and Support Groups on Nails
- American Academy of Dermatology: Official Site
- National Psoriasis Foundation: Psoriasis of the Nails
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Official Site
- American Podiatric Medical Association: Official Site
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Nails
- PubMed Central: Articles on Nails
- JAMA: Scientific and Medical Articles on Nails
- Google Scholar: Recent Articles on Nails
Clinical Trials on Nails
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Nail Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Listing for Nail Clinical Trials
Research Notes References
About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Nail, Finger nails, Finger nail, Toe nails, Toe nail
- Last update: Sep. 9, 2008
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
