TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Nail Diseases A1 - Bershow, Andrea A2 - Soutor, Carol A2 - Hordinsky, Maria K. PY - 2022 T2 - Clinical Dermatology: Diagnosis and Management of Common Disorders, 2e AB - The nails have several important functions. The nail plate acts as a protective shield for the fingertips; it assists in grasping and manipulating small objects. Nails are also used for scratching, grooming, and cosmetic adornment. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/15 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190939581 ER -