Please share an interesting fact about nail care.

Nails: Nails grow at a rate of about 0.1mm per day.

It: It takes about four to six months for a new fingernail to grow.

It: It takes between 12 and 18 months for a toenail to fully grow.

Fingernails: Fingernails grow faster than toenails.

On: On average fingernails grow 3.5 mm per month while toenails grow 1.6 mm per month.

Nail: Nail growth rates depend on age, health status, time of year, activity level and heredity.

Women's: Women's nails grow more slowly than men's except possibly during pregnancy.

Nail: Nail growth is affected by disease, nutrition, medications, trauma, chronic illness, fever, aging.

Nail: Nail problems make up about 10% of all dermatological conditions.

Nail: Nail problems usually increase throughout life and affect a high number of senior citizens.

Fungal: Fungal infections cause about half of all nail disorders. More common in toenails.

Although: Although rare, melanomas can grow under the nail. They may be mistaken for an injury.

Ingrown: Ingrown toenails results from the hard nail being forced into the surrounding soft tissue.

Natural: Natural nail tips should be kept to 1⁄4 inch in length to minimize bacteria and infection risk.

Zinc: Zinc deficiency may present with white spots on fingernails.

Pseudomonas: Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is the most common cause of green nails.

My: Myth: my nails will be healthier if i cover them with acrylic nails.

Don't: Don't believe it: eating jello or gelatin will not make your nails grow faster.

The: The pinky fingernail grows slower than the other nails, be sure not to cut it too short.

Moisturize: Moisturize nails and cuticles that can become dry and cracked just like dry skin.

One: One of the reasons fingernails grow quicker than toenails is due to amount of sunlight exposure.

A: A fingernail or toenail treated with oral anti fungal medication will take 6 to 12 months to grow.

Chemicals: Chemicals in nail polish may be responsible for eyelid eczema, particularly if it is one-sided.

The: The nail matrix that generates the nail plate is located under the cuticle.

True: True fact: a common facial contact allergen in women is toluene sulfonamide in nail polish.

It: It takes over 12 months for the big toenail to grow from the cuticle to the edge of the toe.

Fungal: Fungal infection of nails need weeks of anti-fungal medicine to get cure.

People: Myth: people cannot get an allergic reaction to 'nail polish'.

Patients: Patients with psoriasis may have nail problems, but both nails and hair grow faster!

Nail: Need a reason to stop biting your nails? It can be bad for your teeth.

Nail: Biting the skin around your nails can cause serious infections.

Use: Use of artificial nails can increase the risk of developing fungal nail infections.

One: One cause of brittle / splitting nails - occupations in which hands are washed & dried often.

People: People who bite nails add the mouth bacteria to the skin bacteria present on and under nails.

Nails: Nails can tell stories. If you or the limb has a significant ailment then a transverse ridge appears.

Detmatologists: Detmatologists are experts in nail care.

Patients: Patients with COPD or cyanotic heart disease can get clubbing of finger tips/nails.

Most: Most people don't realize how revealing nails are about their health! care of nails is very needed.

Foods: Foods rich in calcium, Folic Acid and biotin along with protein keep ur nails strong. Eat ur greens.

Healthy: Healthy fingernails and toenails should be smooth without pits or grooves.

Nail: Nail instruments are filled w bacteria.Don't risk ur health & well being for a manicure.

Pedicure: Pedicure is the best way for nails care.

Cold: Cold water does not help nail polish dry.

Ignore: Nails may reflect underlying health conditions or disease.

Ignore: Keep nails and cuticles moist with rich lotion, like eucerin.

Ignore: Wash your hands with soapy warm water after cleaning dirt out of your nails to wash away the germs.

Ignore: Biting your nails is bad for your teeth and immune system.

Ignore: Never bandage a broken nail you increase risk of infection.

Ignore: Cut them carefully ; if u can't c them well, get help. A good pedicure salon can do wonders ;relaxing.

Ignore: If you are taking Terbinafine/Lamsil for Nail fungus infections do ask to check liver enzymes.

Ignore: Be sure to keep nails trimmed straight across and even with end of your fingers and toes!

Ignore: Moisterizing daily may improve nails.

Ignore: Filing edges of nails rather than cutting down the sides leads to less hangnails and ingrown nails.

Ignore: Washing your hands excessive can dehydrate the nail making them brittle.