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I had an infection in my finger and it made my nail in the area it was infected soft and it was easily removed well half off it will the other half grow back?
If the nail bed was not injured it will. If the nail bed was killed by the infection then it will not. If it was removed by a doctor he may have cauterized (burned) the nail med in which case it will not.
What part does the nail body cover?
nail bed-gigi
How do you get nail polish to adhere to nail bed with no nail?
you can't if you don't have a nail
What is a nail bed?
The nail bed is part of the nail matrix called the sterile matrix. It extends from the edge of the germinal matrix, or lunula, to the hyponychium. The nail bed contains the blood vessels, nerves, and melanocytes, or melanin-producing cells. As the nail is produced by the root, it streams down along the nail bed, which adds material to the undersurface of the nail making it thicker. It is important for normal nail growth that the nail bed be smooth. If it is not, the nail may split or develop grooves that can be cosmetically unappealing.
What part of the nail has living cells?
The nail bed
The part of a nail that overlies the nail bed is the?
lunale
The nail bed is also called a sterile matrix?
Yes the nail bed is called the sterile matrix.
Explain the difference between the nail plate and the nail bed?
The nail part refers to the the visible part of nails on fingers and toes while the nail bed refers to the skin beneath the nail plate.
Which part of the nail adheres to the nail bed?
free edge
How can you grow your nail if nail bed is damaged?
You can grow your nail even if the nail bed is damaged by following these simple steps: -constantly clean your nails -keep your nails short until the nail bed heals -get a nail and cuticle lotion to revitalize you nails. You can pick this up at almost any drug store
What is an ungiectomy and matrixectomy of the toe?
Ungiectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of a toenail, often to treat ingrown toenails. Matrixectomy involves removing part of the nail bed to prevent the nail from regrowing in cases of chronic ingrown toenails. Both procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia.
How do you care for nail bed after losing nail?
To care for the nail bed after losing a nail, you should use medication or a bacterial fighting solution to cleanse the exposed area. Next, a bandaged should be wrapped around the nail bed to stem the bleeding and it should be regularly changed until it heals.
