THE NAIL

PROJECT
All about your nails

1 WHAT IS A NAIL?
It is a claw-like keratinous plate at the tip

of the fingers and toes in most primates.

Fingernails and toenails are made of a

tough protective protein called alpha-

keratin which is found in the hooves, hair,

claws and horns of vertebrates.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON

2
NAIL DISEASES?
Infections such as paronychia, warts and

green nail syndrome, injuries, internal

diseases such as certain lung diseases

which can cause yellow nail syndrome and

nail fungus.

WHAT IS THE COMMON NAIL

3 DISORDERS?
Onychomycosis is the most common

nail disorder, The prevalence of this

disease is higher in men and in elderly,

diabetic, and immunocompromised

patients.

4 HOW TO KEEP NAILS

HEALTHY?
Keep fingernails dry and clean. This

prevents bacteria from growing under,

practice good nail hygiene, use moisturizer,

apply a protective layer and lastly ask your

doctor about biotin.

5 NAIL TRIVIA
Did you know that men's

fingernails grow faster than

women's nails.