The nail structure is divided into some parts: root, nail bed, nail plate, eponychium, proximal nail fold , matrix, cuticle, and hyponychium, free edge, lunula. Each of these 10 components has a specific function, and if a component of the nail structure is disrupted, the nail can look abnormal.
- Eponychium: The eponychium is more commonly known as the cuticle. The cuticle is situated between the skin of the finger and the nail plate. It fuses these structures together and provides a waterproof barrier .or the skin, is living tissue. It’s there to protect the Matrix from infections and bacterials. So if the skin is attached to the nail plate it’s still the Eponychium.
- Nail bed : The nail bed contains thousands of blood vessels that carry food, oxygen, and nutrients to the fingernail. The nail plate is what we class as ‘a nail’. It has a densely packed surface, made of keratin. Several layers of dead, compacted cells cause the nail to be strong but flexible
- Cuticle : it is a non living skin cells of the proximal nail fold the seal the edge between the proximal nail fold and nail plate creating an efficient seal at the base of the nail plate
- Proximal nail polish : the proximal nail fold is the layer of epidermis and dermis , covering of matrix consequently it can protect to matrix to be infected of bacteria or others harmful tissues
- Matrix : matrix is the most sensitive part of the hole nails structure.this set beneath the proximal nail fold where your fingernails start to grow creating cells of skin, which push out the old and dead skin cells to make your nails plate if it is damaged then will never creat new cells to make new nails plate
- Hyponychium : this is the nails seal under the free edge of the nail plate at the distal edge of finger in form of very tight seal that prevents bacteria and others germs entering the dedicate and sensitive areas
- Nails plate : The purpose of the nail plate is to protect the living nail bed underneath. The lunula is the visible part of the matrix that resembles a half moon and should be treated with care as the cells have not yet fully keratinised. It is white in colour and opaque. The nail folds protect the nail matrix.
- Free edge : When the nail plate extends further leave hyponychium lips , this becomes the free edge. It is important to have a free edge as this ensures that all the nail bed is covered and therefore protected. The end of the nail plate that is shaped during Manicure & Pedicure
What happen if nail matrix is destroyed
If the nail matrix is destroyed it will be not able to create the nail cells. If there is a minor damage it will be seen by a ridge or groove in the emerging nails this can heal and The nail will grow without any noticeable damage more serious damage can result in a permanent fault seen in the nail plate . It may also happen not to create just a single cell to grow nails bed
Where is the nail matrix The nail matrix is located under the base of the finger or toe nail. It contains blood vessels and nerves like most other parts of our body. It is responsible for generating the cells that create our actual nail. As new cells are made, the old cells (nail) are pushed forward to make room- which is why our nails grow.If the nail matrix is badly damaged, scarring can occur, and even potentially lead to a nail that grows out funky (split in half). Be sure to take it easy the next time you push back your cuticles,
Why cuticles are cut
Cuticles are dead skin your eponychium's lips that move along with your nails bed's growth by the half moon,that protect the nails and avoid infection. When cuticles are cut it may allow easy entry of germs and bacteria into matrix bia proximal nail fold .
But today want to get it cut to look good
When you take a manicure or nails extension service my experts padicurits or nail technician push back your cuticles in half moon shape and cut it gently to look full nail bed so that nail polish can be looked neatly.
“If you have really dry skin of your eponychium's lips and walls around the base of the nail then you should be applying a cuticle oil or others cream, preferably in the evening before bed so it can work overnight . you will not be washing your hands as you would during the day
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