The nail plate originates from the matrix that is located under the proximal nail fold. It is composed of keratin, very little water, and an even smaller amount of lipid. The proliferating ...
The cuticle is an essential part of your nail anatomy, it protects against bacteria, which can cause infection, which is why removal must be done with care. The cuticle is skin that has grown on ...
Parakeratosis pustulosa (PP) is a cause of distal nail inflammation and nail dystrophy that affects a single digit. It is nonpruritic and minimally painful. This distal digital dactylitis is ...