research Expression of Hair Keratins in the Adult Nail Unit: An Immunohistochemical Analysis of Onychogenesis in the Proximal Nail Fold, Matrix, and Nail Bed 110 citations , August 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The ventral matrix is the main source of the nail plate.
research The Biology of Hair Growth 10 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.