Question 1

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.

Question 2

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 3

what causes lines, ridges & bumps in fingernails & toenails?

Accepted Answer

Could be MANY things: Reasons range from prior serious illness, psoriasis, trauma, metabolic disease, infection, etc.  It's tough to tell without more details and an exam.

Question 4

what causes bumps in fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Bumps in the fingernails of patients can result from trauma or focal compression on the nail matrix.  It can also be a sign of a systemic disease process.  Follow with your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 5

i have a bump under my thumbnail. no other fingernails are affected. i have hypothyroidism. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Not sure but it: Could just be from a bruise. Take care!

Question 6

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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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 7

i have ridges or bumpy fingernails on my right hand. i've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism,  interstitial cystitis,  fibro,  tachycardia,  anxiety. i have bumps that stay on my arms (rash) and thighs. they will also pop up behind my ears and down my nec

Accepted Answer

CONSULT DERMATOLOGIS: With your History of Multible Medical Conditions,and you have to on few medications and the rash you described
It is very difficult to say what is causing the bumps on your arms and thighs
I will suggest you consult a Dematologist to find what these bumps are due to

Question 8

i have a bump right below my fingernail, it's round and seems like skin inside the bump. only hurts when i press on it.

Accepted Answer

Cyst: This may be a cyst that is not inflamed. A physician would have to examine it to make a diagnosis.

Question 9

i have a soft bump on my middle fingerbetween the knuckle and fingernail. it is not painful but it seems to be distorting the shape of my fingernail .

Accepted Answer

Mucous cyst: This is not uncommon.  Surgery will make it go away.

Question 10

i have a grey like bump under my skin on my upper chest which is hard and hurts a little when rubbed  size of a fingernail?  what is happening?

Accepted Answer

Cyst or nodule: most likely it is a cyst sebaceous cyst but i am curious if it is completely under your skin how did you know it is gray
so either a cyst or a nodule either one is not dangerous but if you are concerned about it go and see a doctor

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What causes bumps in fingernails?

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I have a bump under my thumbnail. no other fingernails are affected. i have hypothyroidism. what could be the cause?

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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 ridges or bumpy fingernails on my right hand. i've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, interstitial cystitis, fibro, tachycardia, anxiety. i have bumps that stay on my arms (rash) and thighs. they will also pop up behind my ears and down my nec

A member asked:

I have a bump right below my fingernail, it's round and seems like skin inside the bump. only hurts when i press on it.

A member asked:

I have a soft bump on my middle fingerbetween the knuckle and fingernail. it is not painful but it seems to be distorting the shape of my fingernail .

A member asked:

I have a grey like bump under my skin on my upper chest which is hard and hurts a little when rubbed size of a fingernail? what is happening?

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