What are Cuticles?
In human anatomy, cuticles or eponychia are the small folds of thickened skin at the base of each of the nails. Their purpose is to protect the area between the skin and the nail from infection. Some people hardly ever notice their cuticles, but others, especially those with dry skin, may suffer from small tears in the cuticles known as hangnails. If the cuticle is damaged, infection may result.
