vertical ridges of the nails, does it signify any conditions?
2006-09-03 13:41:59 · 10 answers · asked by el 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Could be a sign of a poor diet, or something more serious. Feet and hands ?
Might want to see a doctor just to be safe...
2006-09-03 13:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-03 13:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by LOVEISNOCOLOR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get my nails done a lot - either manicures or acrylics, sometimes the ridges are caused from that. I never used to have them but now I'm 28 and got them. You can buy a buffer and buff your nails about once a month - it may help or at least reduce the appearance of the ridges.
2006-09-03 13:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't lose any sleep over nail ridges. There are a lot more serious conditions in the world like cancer and aids.
2006-09-03 16:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had them rather undesirable when I had Ulcerative Colitis. My well-being care expert mentioned becasue of each and every of the tummy issues i grew to become into having, that i might adventure this. when I had the operation and issues beginning going back to typical the ridges went away.
2016-10-01 06:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by kampfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take zinc. Shortage of mineral zinc is known for this cause
2006-09-03 13:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by gangico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really but small pitts in them can be early sign of psoriasis or skin conditions
2006-09-07 21:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by asdxx1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it does. I think it's just the way your nails are. Mine are the same.
2006-09-03 13:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by laura.ispurple 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just getting older. It's normal.
2006-09-03 13:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by Dustin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think so
2006-09-04 12:55:22 · answer #10 · answered by supersteve713 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋