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What is the water content of a healthy nail?
What is the water content of a healthy nail?
15% to 25%
What affects nail growth?
What affects nail growth?
Nutrition, Exercise, and General Health
What does a longer matrix produce?
What does a longer matrix produce?
A thicker nail plate
After losing a toenail, how long does it take for a new nail to completely take its place?
After losing a toenail, how long does it take for a new nail to completely take its place?
How long does ordinary replacement of the natural nail take?
How long does ordinary replacement of the natural nail take?
What are nails made out of?
What are nails made out of?
What does a healthy nail look like?
What does a healthy nail look like?
What does an adequate amount of water do for the nail?
What does an adequate amount of water do for the nail?
What does an inadequate amount of water cause?
What does an inadequate amount of water cause?
Poor nail growth is caused by what factors?
Poor nail growth is caused by what factors?
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Study Notes
Nail Structure and Growth
- Healthy nails contain a water content ranging from 15% to 25%.
- Nail growth is influenced by factors such as nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
- A longer nail matrix results in a thicker nail plate.
- It takes approximately 9 to 10 months for a new toenail to completely replace a lost one.
- Ordinary replacement of a natural nail takes about 4 to 6 months.
- Nails are primarily composed of keratin, a fibrous protein.
- Healthy nails appear whitish and translucent, showcasing good condition.
- Adequate water in nails contributes to their flexibility and resilience.
- Insufficient water causes nail rigidity, leading to brittleness and breakage.
- Poor nail growth can stem from various issues, including poor general health, injury to the nail matrix, or nail disorders and diseases.
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