Born With Anonychia – No Fingernails
While fingernails are commonly thought to be an inherent part of the human body, that is not always the case. Individuals with Anonychia are born without fingernails and cannot develop them. If you are curious about the purpose of fingernails and whether or not we could function without them, the answer is technically yes!
While fingernails may not be essential for survival, toenails may serve a more critical purpose. Without toenails, it would be quite painful to stub one’s toe.