Nail growth rate correlates with cuticle width

British Journal of Dermatology 2026

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Authors: Kihyuk Shin, Soobin Cha, Hye Won Yoo, Jungsoo Lee, Hoon-Soo Kim, Hyun-Chang Ko, Byung‐Soo Kim, Moon-Bum Kim
DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljag001
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

This study examined whether the width of the cuticle reflects nail growth rate in healthy adults. Nail growth rate showed a significant positive correlation with cuticle width, suggesting that cuticle parameters could serve as a simple clinical marker for nail growth dynamics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nail Diseases and Treatments Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Contact Dermatitis and Allergies

Publication details

Journal / source
British Journal of Dermatology
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
194
Issue
4
Pages
808–810
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN