Staining of the nail plate may occur due to nicotine, dyes (including hair dyes and nail polish), potassium permanganate, mercury compounds, hydroquinone, elemental iron, mepacrine, photographic developer, anthralin, chrysarobin, glutaraldehyde, or resorcin.: 791 

See also

  • Nail anatomy
  • List of cutaneous conditions

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A common reason why nail polish can quickly peel from the nail plate

Nail Plate Histology

Nail Plate Appearance, Function and Pictures

New structure of the nail plate. Download Scientific Diagram

(A) Reddish‐blue discoloration of nail plate along with increased nail