Hair and fingernails keep growing after death.
Category: science · Difficulty: easy
The claim as people say it
"Hair and fingernails keep growing after death."
Common search: "do nails grow after death" · evergreen myth
What the evidence shows
Skin dehydrates and retracts, making them look longer. Growth requires living tissue.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that hair and fingernails keep growing after death?
Contradicted. Skin dehydrates and retracts, making them look longer. Growth requires living tissue.
Why do people search for this?
People commonly search "do nails grow after death". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.
How was this verdict reached?
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