Eggshell nails are characterized by which features?

• A. Extremely thick nails
• B. Thin, white, flexible plate
• C. Highly curved nails
• D. Brittle nails

Answer: (B)

Eggshell nails are an unusually thin and flexible nail plate that often appears pale or white. The defining feature is the combination of being very thin and able to bend or flex under pressure, giving a delicate, almost translucent look. This makes the description of a thin, white, flexible plate the best match. Nails that are extremely thick would not resemble eggshell nails, highly curved nails describe curvature rather than thinness, and brittle nails suggest dryness and cracking rather than the soft, flexible thinness seen in eggshell nails.