Introduction The nails (Ungues) at fingers and toes are mechanical protection devices and fulfill important tasks of the tactile function by forming an abutment to the finger and/or toe ball. A single nail consists of nail plate, nail wall and nail bed. The nail plate is a horny plate with a thickness of approximately 0.5 … Toenails
Changes of the toenails Toe nails and also the fingernails are always of a pale pink to transparent color and firm contour when in good health. They can therefore serve as indicators of deficiency symptoms and diseases. For example, if the toenails and fingernails are brittle, this may be an indication of a deficiency of … Changes of the toenails | Toenails
Toenails fall off In addition to color and structural changes of the toenails, it can happen that the nails completely or partially detach from the nail bed. Such phenomena often occur after injuries, such as bruising or pinching of the toe or finger. The nail rises and finally falls off due to the bruise in … Toenails fall off | Toenails
