Saturday, October 2, 2010

NAILS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

NAILS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Introduction of nails:

The nails are present at the end of each finger tip on the dorsal surface.The main function of nail is protection and it also helps for a firm grip for holding articles.It consists of a strong relatively flexible keratinous nail plate originating from the nail matrix. Under the nail plate there is a soft tissue called nail bed.Between the skin and nail plate there is a nail fold or cuticle.Normal healthy nail is slight pink in colour and t

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