RT Book, Section A1 Bershow, Andrea A2 Soutor, Carol A2 Hordinsky, Maria K. SR Print(0) ID 1177006034 T1 Nail Disorders T2 Clinical Dermatology YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071769150 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1177006034 RD 2024/04/16 AB Nails have several important functions. The nail plate acts as a protective shield for the fingertips; it assists in grasping and manipulating small objects. Our nails are also used for scratching, grooming, and cosmetic adornment.1