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Hyponychia

Manicure2021-10-22
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*The article was translated into English using automatic translation. The editors are working on its improvement.

Hyponychium is a sensitive growth layer of epithelium that is formed from the cells of the nail bed and protects the natural nail from infection and dirt. During the formation process, the hyponychium adheres tightly to the free edge of the nail plate on the reverse side in a thin layer.