A 34-year-old female asked:
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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Dr. Duvuru Geetha answered
31 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
May be autoimmune: Yes, this could be a sign of autoimmune diseases.
Answered on Nov 21, 2012
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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
44 years experience Dermatology
Probably not.: I've never seen lupus cause horizontal nail ridges, although i suppose it's possible. Certain medications can do it, as can diabetes and certain systemic diseases. If you're not on any medications, your doctor may wish to extend the workup to look for other internal causes, besides lupus.
Answered on Apr 1, 2019
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