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How long does the average fingernail grow in one year?

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zbeckabee
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Nails grow at an average rate of 0.1 mm/day (1 cm every 100 days) [1]. Fingernails require 4 to 6 months to regrow completely. Toenails require 12 to 18 months. Actual growth rate is dependent upon age, season, exercise level, and hereditary factors.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingernail#Growth

Nov 22 2006, 4:26 AM
skysmom65
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Nail Growth
Nails grow all the time, but their rate of growth slows down with age and poor circulation. Fingernails grow faster than toenails at a rate of 3mm per month. It takes 6 months for a nail to grow from the root to the free edge. Toenails grow about 1 mm per month and take 12-18 months to be completely replaced.

link http://dermatology.about.com/cs/nailanatomy/a/nailanatomy.htm

Nov 22 2006, 8:18 AM
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