Question 1

what would cause horizontal ridges on fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Beau's lines: Beau's lines, which are grooves that run horizontally across the nail plate. They usually develop when nail plate growth, which begins in the nail matrix (located under the cuticle), is temporarily disrupted. This can occur with direct injury to the nail matrix; an inflammatory condition such as psoriasis; infection around the nail plate; repetitive picking at the nails or cuticles; or sickness.

Question 2

what might cause horizontal ridges on the fingernails?

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It depends: Changes in fingernails can be indicative of an underlying medical disorder. Ridges or bumps can be related to iron deficiency. Anemia, lupus, heart disease, and thyroid disorders can also can changes to the fingernails.  Fungal infection also can cause bumps and discoloration of the nailbed.

Question 3

what causes a horizontal ridge or bump on a fingernail?

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NAIL RIDGE FINGER: A SINGLE HORIZONTAL FINGERNAIL RIDGE IS HARMLESS. 
IT DEPENDS ON WHICH NAIL, WHEN IT BEGAN, WHAT HABIT DO YOU HAVE WITH THAT PARTICULAR NAIL, AND MORE OF A HISTORY. 
IT SOUND BENIGN AND HARMLESS.
IF YOU ARE CONCERNED, SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.

Question 4

what causes horizontal ridges in fingernails? mineral deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Protein deficiency: Malnutrition with low protein intake or chronic illnesses that cause consumption of body reserves lead to poor nail quality with horizontal ridges marking when it occurred chronologically.

Question 5

i recently noticed raised horizontal ridges that run across my fingernails in a crescent moon shape same color as  my nail. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Beaus lines: Interruptions in the nail growth plates cause these horizontal ridges. Usually due to severe illness a few months ago.

Question 6

i have horizontal ridges on all of my toenails. my fingernails are fine. what could be the cause? i do have eczema but not on my feet?

Accepted Answer

: There are many people that have ridges on their nails. I usually tell them to take a Biotin supplement and within 3 months they are better.

Question 7

what causes ridges in yourfingernails?

Accepted Answer

No worries: Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical nail ridges often become more numerous or prominent with age, possibly due to variations in cell turnover within the nail.

If your fingernails change color or you develop horizontal nail ridges, consult your doctor. These changes could indicate an underlying health condition.

Question 8

what causes these vertical ridges in my fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Vertical ridges on nails are basically harmless & can be related to heredity, aging, & nail dryness or injury. The appearance of ridges may be reduced by regular moisturizing of the nail & cuticle & avoidance of harsh soaps that are drying. Nail appearance can reflect overall health and nutrient status so supplementation may help. Consider fish oil, biotin, &/or a multivitamin with minerals.

Question 9

i have horizontal dents in some of my fingernails. i heard this can indicate certain health problems. can this happen without any underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: This usually is from a stressful event in life that interrupts nail growth.

Question 10

what causes ridges and bumps on fingernails?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Changes in fingernails can be indicative of an underlying medical disorder. Ridges or bumps can be related to iron deficiency. Anemia, lupus, heart disease, and thyroid disorders can also can changes to the fingernails.  Fungal infection also can cause bumps and discoloration of the nailbed.

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I have horizontal dents in some of my fingernails. i heard this can indicate certain health problems. can this happen without any underlying cause?

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