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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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You develop a callus on the bottom of your hallux from a pair of ill-fitting shoes, and you feel the pain of an Onychocryptosis on the same hallux. A treatment for Onychocryptosis is to remove the nail and apply a chemical such as phenol to the cells the nail matrix, which kills the cells. What effect will killing the cells of the nail matrix have on the nail? Is the answer below the correct answer to the question?

Killing the cells of the nail matrix
would stop the nail from growing
because this is where cell division
Occurs.

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Onychocryptosis, or ingrown toenail, is a very common nail disorder in which the nail edge extends into the periungual dermis. It most typically affects the hallux and has a biphasic appearance, with the second and fifth decades being the most prevalent. A callus is an entirely natural, superficial, round, and thickened spot of epidermis created by pressure or friction on the hands or feet. Calluses are particularly prevalent on the heels and balls of the foot. While calluses are beneficial in preventing harm to the underlying skin, they are unattractive and can be unpleasant.

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