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The fingernail grows from the nail matrix, where cortisol and other hormones are deposited into the growing nail. The average growth rate of fingernails is 3mm per month, however the growth rate can vary depending on nail thickness, and overall nail length can vary between individuals. A nail sample that has greater transverse mass, or depth, will represent a more longitudinal cortisol exposure.
