The toenail

Definition The nail (also: nail plate) is the name given to the translucent to whitish plates of the protein keratin, which are found on the fingertips as fingernails and on the tips of the toes as toenails in humans. A toenail consists of about 100 to 150 layers of superimposed corneous cells, i.e. cells that … The toenail

Nail Care | The toenail

Nail Care The basis for beautiful and above all healthy nails is their regular and appropriate care. It is especially important that the nails are cut correctly: This means: Nails that are too long can bump against the shoe on the feet, for example, and thus lead to bruising. Nails that are too short do … Nail Care | The toenail

Yellow toenail | The toenail

Yellow toenail If a toenail appears yellow, this can have various causes. On the one hand, the yellow change on the toenail can occur in the context of a so-called “yellow nail syndrome”. In this case, due to a constant accumulation of lymph fluid in the legs, the nails do not grow back quickly enough. … Yellow toenail | The toenail

The Fingernail

Definition By the nail one understands the horn plates formed by the epidermis at the foot and finger end members. The fingernail protects the end phalanges from external influences and increases the sensitive tactile sensation at the fingertips through its abutment. Structure Several structures belong to the structure of the fingernail: The nail plate, embedded … The Fingernail

Pupils of different sizes

Introduction The size of the pupils is precisely regulated by the body in everyday life. In darkness the pupils dilate to capture as much light as possible, while in healing the pupils narrow. Pupils of different sizes are innate and harmless in 10-20% of the population. Also in the rest of the population the pupil … Pupils of different sizes

Associated symptoms and warning signs | Pupils of different sizes

Associated symptoms and warning signs For people with uneven pupils, certain symptoms or features are an indication that there is an underlying disease and that a doctor should be consulted. These warning signals include: A drooping eyelid (ptosis) Seeing double images Loss of vision Severe headache or sore throat Eye Pain Treatment Often no treatment … Associated symptoms and warning signs | Pupils of different sizes

Toenails

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