Process of the nail growth Flashcards
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Q
What is the process of the nail growth?
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The nail takes 4-6 months to grow from the matrix to the free edge. The growth rate varies but may be up to 3mm per week for fingernails and 1mm for toes nails. The whole finger nail gets replaced 2-3 times per year and the toe nail every year to 18 months. The growth rate peaks in our teems and then reduces with age. The nail growth increases during pregnancy, in summer and when we sleep.
