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What causes ridges & bumps on fingernails?
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A number of things: Nail issues really need to be examined to determine a clear diagnosis and possible cause. However, some ridges can be entirely normal. Repetitive trauma can cause nail changes as can disease states.
Answered 12/14/2020
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