I have really bad ridges on both my thumb nails. There is a line going up the center of each thumb vertically with all these small lines and bumps horizontally. Does anyone know how I can fix them? Yes I do have the bad habit of picking the skin around my nails, which I have been trying to stop. They just look so ugly, I am very self conscious about them. If anyone knows how to get rid of them please help me.
2007-10-17 03:26:32 · 4 answers · asked by S1212 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
My Dr has looked at them in the past and has said there is nothing medically to be concerned with. She said I could try going to a dermotologist. I am just looking for home remedies I can try to treat them myself.
2007-10-17 03:45:19 · update #1
From experience I know that ridges in nails sometimes indicate a medical condition and you should speak with your doctor regarding this. It might be fungal. It could just be hereditary.
2007-10-17 03:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be a lack of the right vitamins or something really serious. Or you could have nail fungus. Go to a doctor and take care of it. A free clinic or health department in your town should be of major help if you are low on funds, like most of us. Don't assume the worst or take for granted the best. Be brave and go to a nurse or REAL doctor and show them your concerns. Please....soon.
2007-10-17 03:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by sliverofmoon2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get rid of the ridges by buffing your nails.
2007-10-17 03:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by Nic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisturize them. It could also indicate a vitamin deficiency.
2007-10-17 03:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋