I have been finding deep grooves in my fingernails for the past few weeks, but am not sure why. I only have them on my right hand, so I'm not sure what's happening.
2006-09-05 04:34:51 · 6 answers · asked by debmichelle1972 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The ridges go across the nails, not lengthwise, so I'm not sure what's happening.
2006-09-06 07:18:40 · update #1
It could be caused by a vitamin deficiency or a fungus. Your best bet would be to go to the doctor, try eating better and take an oral vitamin every day.
2006-09-06 03:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by busymama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those ridges,referred to as Beaus' traces, ensue at cases while the physique momentarily shuts down nail production, b/c of another situation occurring, which incorporate ailment, fever, etc. Then, the physique starts off decrease back up with nail production, however the result's a horizontal ridge that could desire to advance out because of the fact the nail grows out. as properly to physiological rigidity to the physique, community trauma may additionally impression the nails in that way, which incorporate manipulating the cuticle from the two a habit tic or from overmanicuring the cuticle area.
2016-09-30 08:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have psoriasis anywhere on your body. They often couse ridges in your fingernails and sometimes even get under you fingernails.
2006-09-06 04:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by mamasheilag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably onychorrhexis. Try using a strong moisturizer on your nails.
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2006-09-05 04:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor!
2006-09-12 00:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetics, I have them, and so does my mom.
2006-09-12 03:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋