Growth rate of human fingernails and toenails in healthy American young adults

@article{Yaemsiri2010GrowthRO,
  title={Growth rate of human fingernails and toenails in healthy American young adults},
  author={Sirin Yaemsiri and Ningqi Hou and M M Slining and Kan He},
  journal={Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology},
  year={2010},
  volume={24}
}
  • S. Yaemsiri, N. Hou, +1 author K. He
  • Published 1 April 2010
  • Medicine
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Background  Human nail clippings are increasingly used in epidemiological studies as biomarkers for assessing diet and environmental exposure to trace elements or other chemical compounds. However, little is known about the growth rate of human nails. 
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