Understanding Fingernail Growth: Is a Variable Growth Rate Normal?

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Fingernail growth rates are not constant and can vary significantly over time. Users report experiencing growth spurts approximately every 3 to 4 months. The application of specific products, such as aftershave lotion, has been noted to potentially enhance the rate of fingernail growth. This variability is a normal phenomenon and can be influenced by external factors.

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Is it normal that my fingernail growth rate is not constant?

Mine definitely grow in spurts. I keep them very, very short (about 1 or 2 mm), so it's easy for me to notice how the growth rate changes. About every 3 or 4 months, the rate speeds up dramatically.
 
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I use a certain aftershave lotion that seems to rapidly increase my fingernail growth.
 

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