The nail bed is the area directly under the nail plate and consists of two structures: the nail bed epithelium and the underlying dermis. The nail bed epithelium is epithelial tissue and is extremely sticky, gluing itself onto the underside of the nail plate, and holding it in place. The dermis beneath it holds onto the nail bed epithelium by having a series of interlocking ridges and grooves which allow the nail plate to smoothly grow while ensuring it is firmly held in place. The dermis of the nail bed has a rich supply of blood, sebaceous glands and lymph vessels to keep the nail plate healthy and moisturised.

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¿Qué es el epitelio del lecho ungueal?

The nail be epithelium is a specialised type of skin that comes from the birthplace of the nail: the matrix. It has a strong attachment to the nail plate and attaches to the lecho ungueal via a series of grooves. This attachment allows the nail to grow forward smoothly. It also acts as a defence if the there is any attach by allergens or pathogens. It can thicken under the free edge to help form a barrier from these invaders from reaching the delicate nail bed or matriz.

¿Qué tipo de tejido es el epitelio?

Existen muchos tipos de epitelio. Se modifica en función de la función que desempeña. Por ejemplo, el revestimiento de la boca, el estómago, los intestinos y muchos más. Todos tienen su propia función y se modifican en consecuencia. Son revestimientos o recubrimientos

¿El lecho ungueal es epidermis o dermis?

The nail bed is dermis. It doesn’t not have epidermis covering it. But it does have a rich supply of blood and lymph vessels and nerve endings. All of which have the role of keeping the nail plate healthy and protecting it and the matrix

¿Se curan los lechos ungueales dañados?

Depende del tipo de daño. Si es relativamente leve, se curará con el tiempo. Si está muy dañada, existe la posibilidad de que la uña no vuelva a adherirse, pero es poco frecuente.

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