They took a set of equations to define the physical laws of nail growth, and used them to unravel the causes of some of the most common nail problems, like Ingrown legs, spoon-shaped fingernails, and pincer fingernails.
Cyril Rauch, a member of the research team, said: “It is remarkable that some people are willing to do anything as long as their fingernails and toenails look more aesthetically pleasing.”
Injury to the nail
According to research, frequent nail trimming can affect the balance in nail growth and cause nail injury. Over time, this can lead to a change in nail shape, which can lead to a number of serious nail conditions.
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Rauch also said: “Through the results of the study, we suggest that nail beauty enthusiasts should choose to cut at the straight or arched edge of the nail, because otherwise they may increase the risk of injury imbalance. nails, leading to a number of serious nail conditions.
In other words, choose a simple nail shape to minimize trauma to nail growth.
Nail growth equation
The researchers came up with a general equation for nail shape after taking into account the forces that allow the nail to slide forward and grow. The equation shows that, when the effects are out of balance, or if the nail grows too quickly or too slowly, trauma to the entire nail can occur, causing the nail to change shape over time.
Although changes in physical trauma can be caused by age or changes in the body’s metabolism, the equation also shows that fingernail and toenail trimming can increase trauma to the nail.
Toenails grow inward
The equation shows that trauma is more common in large and flat-sided nails, which may explain why ingrown toenails are more common in the big toe.
The researchers also suggest that ingrown nails, pincers, and spoon shapes are related medical conditions. They argue that more attention should be paid to manicures and pedicures and that this needs to be done carefully, especially with the growing number of nail salons.
