Does having slight ridges in your fingernail mean a vitamin deficiency ?

Answer 1

Vertical nail ridges, which run from the cuticle to the tip of the nail, are fairly common. They don't indicate serious illness and typically increase with age. Although their exact cause isn't known, heredity may play a role.

If your fingernails change color or develop horizontal ridges, see your doctor. These changes may indicate an underlying health problem.

Answer 2

Ridges In Fingernails Vitamin Deficiency

Answer 3

corrugations, or wavy ridges , are caused by uneven growth of the nails usually the result of illness or injury. when you get a manicure tell them to be carefull when buffing your nails, it will help minimize the ridges but it won't get rid of them completely. Try using a ridge filler along with a colored polish to give your nails a smooth appearance.

Answer 4

Our fingernails, toenails and hair require not only oxygen(avoid excessive nail polish), but if we do not consume enough essential fatty acids, hair loses its shine and strength and our nails will show ridges, brittleness, and white flecks due to our body's inability to provide enough calcium as well.

Low fat foods often are labelled as such because FDA's guidelines allow the manufacturer to remove EFA's reducing the fat content. Unfortunately EFA (Essential Fatty Acids) are healthy and very necessary fatty oils that we need to maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails.

Ruling out any other factors such as thyroid disease, accidental injury, or chemical exposure, you can add EFA's to your diet with flax seeds in your cereal or by using flax seed oil either in supplement form or with your food.

Answer 5

Small ridges are normal, they indicate nail growth

Answer 6

Yes, but it can also be caused from an injury.

Answer 7

this also happens with age and hypothyroidism.

Answer 8

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