today's video topic is nail ridges have
you ever noticed ridges in your
fingernails whether they are vertical or
horizontal these ridges are quite common
and are often nothing to worry about
however in some cases they may be a sign
of an underlying health condition
vertical ridges vertical ridges are the
most common type of ridges seen in
fingernails these narrow lines run from
the cuticle to the tip of the nail and
may appear to be raised or indented they
can occur in one or more nails and be
present at any age but they are usually
seen in adults although vertical ridges
are generally harmless they can
sometimes be indicative of a more
serious underlying health condition such
as an iron deficiency
horizontal ridges horizontal ridges on
the other hand can be deep and they are
easily noticed these ridges are called
bows lines and they indicate the
presence of a serious medical condition
as parathyroid diseases diabetes zinc
deficiency and some respiratory
conditions
other causes of nail ridges
there are a variety of other potential
causes let's take a look at some of the
most common reasons behind why you might
have nail ridges
first it could be due to aging your
fingernails are composed of keratin A
protein that becomes brittle as you get
older this can cause the ridges and
lines to become more noticeable
secondly it could be due to
environmental factors if you're working
with chemicals or materials that dry out
your nails it can cause them to become
rigid and brittle this is especially
true with manicures and nail art as the
harsh chemicals can cause The Ridges to
form
lastly it could be due to trauma if
you've hit your fingernail on something
hard it could cause ridges to form as
the nail heals this is usually more
evident on the horizontal plane
treatment for nail ridges if you're
dealing with ridges in your fingernails
the good news is that there are a few
ways to address it to start make sure
you're getting the proper nutrition
taking a multivitamin or eating a
balanced diet can help restore any
deficiencies also if you suspect an
underlying health issue talk to a doctor
and they will help you treat that
underlying condition causing these
ridges if the cause of your nail ridges
is environmental factors such as harsh
chemicals or dryness you can try nail
treatments such as a soak or moisturizer
to restore softness and moisture
Additionally you can use a manicure made
with natural ingredients such as olive
oil or avocado oil to help protect and
nourish the nails
finally if you've recently suffered a
nail trauma it's important to give your
nails time to heal this could take
anywhere from a few weeks to a few
months depending on the severity just
monitor the condition as your nails heal
and if the ridges are still present talk
to your doctor
in conclusion there are a variety of
reasons why you might have nail ridges
the best way to determine the cause is
to speak to your doctor and get an
accurate diagnosis from there you can
find the best treatment for your
specific situation
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