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Nail Growth Cycle: How and Why Your Fingernails and Toenails Change with Age (Quiz)

Introduction Our nails, often viewed as mere canvases for polish or tools for minor tasks, are in fact remarkable indicators of our overall health. Composed primarily of keratin, a hardened protein, they serve to protect the delicate tips of our fingers and toes. However, the process of nail growth is not a constant throughout our lives. From the rapid growth in youth to the gradual slowing and changes in texture as we age, our nails tell a story of our biological timeline. This article provides a complete knowledge of the nail growth process and delves into the specific, age-wise reasons behind its eventual decay. Part 1: The Fundamentals of Nail Growth To understand why nails change with age, we must first understand how they grow. The Anatomy of a Nail ·          Nail Plate:  The hard, visible part of the nail that we file and paint. ·          Nail Matrix:  The  engine  of t...