Half moon nails: why you have it or not, symptoms you should pay attention to

What is the shape of the half moon on my nails? The half-moon shape at the base of the nail is known as a lunula. Lunulae covers the lower part of the nail, just above the cuticle. The lunules are part of your nail matrix. The matrix refers to the tissue just below the nail. It contains nerves, lymph and blood vessels. It also produces the cells that become the hardened nail, which is what you see. Although all have a nail matrix, not everyone will see or have a lunula on each nail. Those who … ...Read more