What is Fingernail?

The fingernails are made of layers of a protein called keratin. This protein is also found in your hair and the top layer of your skin. Fingernails are resilient to a point. There are a variety of problems and conditions that might affect the nails. Many of these conditions are fairly harmless. If you are regularly exposed to water, soap or harsh chemicals, you may notice that your nails have become soft or brittle, and are prone to break easily. You can prevent this kind of damage by wearing protective gloves when you are working with water, soap …read more