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Is there a method to distinguish nail from skin, for example examination under a microscope?

Is it possible to distinguish parts of toenail from skin, for example under a microscope?

Say I had a hypothesis that some toenail material had wound its way down the toe and spread out under the sole of the foot. Would it be possible to examine the material and definitively eliminate a possible origin in the toenail matrix or surrounding tissue? Which medical or lab professionals would be qualified for this analysis?