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What is the layer of dead skin at the base of a nail called?
eponychium or cuticle, is the fold of skin at the proximal end of the nail.
Is it necessary to remove the dead skin from a cut finger wound?
It is generally not necessary to remove dead skin from a cut finger wound. The body will naturally slough off dead skin as the wound heals. However, if there is excessive dead skin buildup or it is obstructing proper healing, a healthcare professional may recommend debridement.
What is the medical term meaning the skin between your thumb and index finger?
The area between the thumb and index finger (digitus secundus manus, pointer finger, or forefinger), is called the thenar space. The skin is called webbing. In other sources it is called thumb webbing. The muscles at the base of the thumb form the thenar eminence.
What is the skin of an egg called?
it is called a membrane (pronounced- mem- brain) we have it in between our skin and our finger-nails.
Are your fingernails made out of dead skin?
they are modifications of the epidermis layer, which is avascular, pretty much meaning yes it is dead
Area of dead skin at base of fingers or toenails?
furculas
What is called the dead skin cast off by a snake?
The dead skin cast off by a
What is the skin called that peels off after a bad sunburn?
It is called blype.
What is the word for cut away dead skin?
DEAD SKIN.. The process of removing dead skin and scabs or what your mum used to call "picking your scabs off " is called Debridement.
What is white flake in skin at base of nose?
There just dead skin cells so dont worry! haha
What is the skin between your thumb and index finger called?
The spot between the index finger and the thumb is called the thumb web space. The information is hard to find but is mentioned in the link below (in the section labeled "Causes"). Note: The link shows a birth abnormality, but "thumb web space" is the term for the normal appearance of thumb and index finger.
What is dead black skin tissue called?
eschar
