The Nail Unit


Key concept

The dorsal ridge of the nail is the first structure in the epidermis to keratinize.

The nail-forming matrix epithelium arises from a wedge-shaped invasion of epidermis into what will become the proximal nail fold.

The fetal nail is formed in layers like the interfollicular epidermis.

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To study nail formation over time click on one of the buttons below:

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