Wrinkles on your nails can have many causes. These include aging, health problems and nutritional deficiencies. If the lines are on half the side, it could be due to aging. In general, it is not dangerous. However, deep wrinkles, brittle nails, and blackening of the nails can be health-related signs.
Wrinkles on your nails can have many causes. These include aging, health problems and nutritional deficiencies. If the lines are on half the side, it could be due to aging. In general, it is not dangerous. However, deep wrinkles, brittle nails, and blackening of the nails can be health-related signs.
Vertical ridges: Also called longitudinal ridges, these lines are common with age and are generally not dangerous. However, deep wrinkles, brittle nails or discoloration may be a sign of an underlying health problem. skin conditions such as eczema or
very dry skin
Hypothyroidism, which can cause brittle, thick nails that can easily break or disintegrate. Lichen planus, an autoimmune disease that can cause longitudinal ridges, also called Beau’s lines, in about 10% of affected people. These grooves can be caused by acute or chronic stress, illness or local trauma.
White lines: Also known as leuconychia striata, these lines can be caused by microtrauma, onychomycosis, or hereditary diseases.
Vertical brown-black lines: These lines, also known as melanonychia, can be caused by trauma, infection, drug treatment, or endocrine disorders.
Black lines: Most black lines on nails are nothing to worry about, but if your nail is bleeding or painful, or if it has changed for no known reason, you should contact a healthcare professional.
White lines or bands: Also known as Meiss lines, these lines can be a symptom of a serious underlying health problem, such as arsenic poisoning or kidney failure.
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