PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail. the epidermis. a superficial integument, membrane, or the like.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cuticle is dead skin. The eponychium is live skin. Cuticle removers have no preference. The directions on all cuticle removers tell you to apply it to only the nail plate, and do not let it touch your skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The answer to this is NO! The cuticle that is exposed and on the nail plate can be safely removed as it is non-living tissue, however to prevent infection of the finger, stop when you reach the frame of keratinised epidermis at the edge of the proximal nail fold.