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What Causes Ridges In Your Finger Nails
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What causes ridges in your fingernails?
Thinning : Thin nails tend to ridge or curve. ...Read more
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What would cause ridges in your finger nails?
Vertical nail ridges: Are often caused by aging. Other causes include anemia, splinter hemorrhages, or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, trachyonchia or peripheral vascular disease. Horizontal nail ridges (or Beau’s lines)run across nail & might be signs of diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease. They may occur in people who had syphilis or muscles or who had chemotherapy. These should be examined by a medical p ...Read more
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What causes the deep ridges in my finger nails?
Nail Ridges: Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about. 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. ...Read more
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What causes ridges in the nails?
Vertical nail ridges:
are often caused by aging. Other causes include anemia, splinter hemorrhages, or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, trachyonchia or peripheral vascular disease. Horizontal nail ridges (or Beau’s lines)run across nail & might be signs of diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease. They may occur in people who had syphilis or muscles or who had chemotherapy. These should be evaluated.
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What causes these vertical ridges in my fingernails?
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. ...Read more
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What causes groves in finger nails?
Need more info: There are different reasons why groves occur. It would help to have your family physician examine your nails. But I'll name a few things that can occur; trauma, psoriasis and congenital formation. These are all "out of the box" possibilities but in reality the chances of something really serious is remote. ...Read more
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What causes my finger nails and toe nails to be a dark color?
This could be a: bacterial or fungal infection, or even stain from chemical agents. see dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment options ...Read more
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What causes my finger nails to look purplel?
Purple nails: Likely from poor circulation. Could be a condition called raynaud's phenomenon which affects as many as 8% of the population. ...Read more
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What can ridges on my finger nails be caused from?
Vertical nail ridges:
are often caused by aging. Other causes include anemia, splinter hemorrhages, or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, trachyonchia or peripheral vascular disease. Horizontal nail ridges (or Beau’s lines) run across nail & might be signs of diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease. They may occur in people who had syphilis or muscles or who had chemotherapy. These should be evaluated.
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What nutrient deficiency can cause "dots" on the middle of the finger nails?
Its Not Proven: It used to be said that the white spots on nails were due to a calcium deficiency but no studies have born this out. ...Read more
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What causes vertical ridges on thumb/finger nails?
Vertical nail ridges: Are often caused by aging. Other causes include anemia, splinter hemorrhages, or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, trachyonchia or peripheral vascular disease. ...Read more
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Patches in finger nails? What could be the reason?
Infection: Might be fungal infection. Get it checked by your doctor. ...Read more
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What cause finger nails and toenails to turn blue?
Vasoconstriction: Vasoconstriction of the vessels can cause nails to turn blue. Known as raynaud's phenomenon, the constriction causes a loss of bloodflow in the area and improper oxygenation. The bluish color is described sometimes cyanotic. Another cause of blue nails can be from trauma due to a subungual hematoma (blood blister under the nail). ...Read more
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What are causes of deep vertical lines on my thumb nails?
Two primary concerns: Trama to the nail matrix can lead to ridges and splitting in the nail. Nail changes can also be seen in certain autoimmune conditions (such as dermatomyositis or psoriasis). However, the primary cause seen in your age group are vertical ridges that result from age related changes called onychoschizia. ...Read more
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What causes beau lines on only the thumb nails?
?: Not sure what you ment to say "beau" lines. Please ask again with more detail. ...Read more
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My finger nails and toe nails are so thin. They split down the middle. What would cause this?
Genetic issues: nail issues can be hereditary, nutritional or trauma related. I would not be concerned unless they get worse. Look for changes. ...Read more
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What causes ridges in the fingernails from malnutition?
Varies: Ridges 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. ...Read more
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What is deep horizontal grooves in the thumb nails and big toes mean?
Nails: It could cosmetic or a sign of anemia. ...Read more
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What causes rippled finger nails?
Your health status: Are the ripples longitudinal along the length of the nail or horizontal across the nails - also called mees lines. These can occur in a variety of medical conditions. In fact textbooks have been written on nail changes and the relationship to diseases. To answer your question will depend on your health status as the appearance of your nails may be related to your health status. ...Read more
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What might cause horizontal ridges on the fingernails?
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. ...Read more
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