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?

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.

Question 3

what causes a horizontal ridge or bump on a fingernail?

Accepted Answer

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?

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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

injured my fingernail, it fell off, it grew back with short horizontal ridges on it, they won't go away, nail collects dirt always looks dirty.

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Injured cuticle: You neglected to indicate how long ago? After an injury, expect nail change for 6 months. If the injury caused permanent damage to the cuticle, the nail will never be normal. Keep very short. Lubricate frequently.

Question 6

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 7

i have horizontal ridges or bumps on my left thumb and right middle fingernails. may sound trivial but have never had them. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Usually...: ...Due to a mild trauma to the growth plate of the nail (just under the cuticle) at some point in the past, with the ridge moving along the nail as it grows.

Question 8

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 9

my finger nails are turning white. also have horizontal ridges. uric acid has been low in the past, all other tests are usually normal. ?

Accepted Answer

Ridges: One condition associated with ridged finger nails is hypothyroidism.

Question 10

i have horizontal ridges on my finger nails and i'm being tested for lupus. is that a sign of an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

May be autoimmune: Yes, this could be a sign of autoimmune diseases.

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Injured my fingernail, it fell off, it grew back with short horizontal ridges on it, they won't go away, nail collects dirt always looks dirty.

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

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I have horizontal ridges or bumps on my left thumb and right middle fingernails. may sound trivial but have never had them. should i be concerned?

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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?

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My finger nails are turning white. also have horizontal ridges. uric acid has been low in the past, all other tests are usually normal. ?

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I have horizontal ridges on my finger nails and i'm being tested for lupus. is that a sign of an autoimmune disease?

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