What is the hyponychium? The hyponychium refers to the skin that is located along the edge of the nail near the finger tip. Studies show that despite thorough handwashing, the small crevice located between the hyponychium and nail plate can hold pathogens. Why do we have fingernails? We have fingernails because they serve a number of helpful functions. For example, nails help us grab, scratch, dig, and climb, plus they protect the fingertip from injury. We might not often take full advantage of these capabilities, but our ancestors likely relied on them for survival.
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