What cause's ridge's on your finger nails?

if they're vertical they could indicate poor general health, poor nutrient absorption, and the ridges may also indicate a kidney disorder.





if they're horizontal they can indicate severe stress (both psychological or physical). Person is also more vulnerable to arthritis.What cause's ridge's on your finger nails?
I read an article on WebMD that says that...


';An iron deficiency can cause the nail bed to be thin and concave and have raised ridges. ';





Here is a link to the full article...


http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/101鈥?/a>





Lots of good information there, for everyone really. Examine your nails people, they tell the story of your life and health somehow. Check it out.What cause's ridge's on your finger nails?
vitamin deficency or damage to the nail bed
Because of all the crap chemicals and medicines that we have ingested over the years, our body builds up immunities, even to our own hormones. Ridges on your finger nails are caused by your body building up an ammunity to your thyroid, or whatever chemicals it disperses through your body. Not a good thing. But I don't know how to fix it. I have them too. But not everyone does. It depends on your personal chemical makeup and how this reacts to the madmade chemicals that we ingest.
i dunno
lack of vitamins... maybe ';E';
Damage to the nail bed (where the nail starts, under the cuticle). I have one on my index finger from slamming my hand in a file cabinet.
It can mean you have a deficiency in your diet, or if you have worn artificial nails in the past, they are a big offender, they make the nail bed so weak, that buffing them is the only thing that will help them recover.
ditto





Damage to the nail bed (where the nail starts, under the cuticle).
I've heard illness, and stress are generally the cause.
Ridges or (corruguations) in nails occur when nail growth is uneven, usually because of illness or injury. Gentle buffing can minimize ridges. Try a Ridge Filler to help level the nail surface, making shallow ridges and other imperfections practically disappear while conditioning with Calcium and Pro-Vitamin B5.





Hope this helps! ~Bon

Advice on ridged nails?

I went to the doctor's today to have them look at my nails. They looked at the ridges and waves and ';pitty'; appearance of my nails and diagnosed it as a mild form of psoriasis. I found this weird because I have virtually no other sings of the condition. I've heard from a lot of people that it can be due to a specific vitamin deficiency or lack of calcium. They prescribed me a cream (for skin, oddly enough) that I am supposed to rub into my nails twice a day. Has anyone else had an experience like that this? Does anyone know how to get rid of this problem completely? I just don't feel like psoriasis is the cause...I only have the ridges on maybe four of my fingers and a couple of pits on a few others. It's kind of unsightly.Advice on ridged nails?
I had also experienced that . Its good mine was only on 1 finger and took me a month before it was cured.Apply Benzalkonium Cloride.You can buy it over the counter on any drug stores.Apply it during the night before going to bed.Good luck....Advice on ridged nails?
how old are u ? in most people who are genetically susceptable to them,ridging begins in the 40's.my mother got them at this time of her life,and still hasd ridged nails.she's 75.the dr told her that ridges come on in middle age for some people.
damage to cuticle and nail bed beneath will cause ridges on some nails....

Ridged nails?

How do I get rid of them and what is the cause?Ridged nails?
Ridged nails


Ridges running either the length or width of the nail plate can have a number of causes, including:


Age-related changes


Trauma to the nail matrix


Overzealous attention to the cuticles


Fever or illness


Eczema


Rheumatoid arthritis


Lichen planus infection.








The site has all the answers you are looking for.Ridged nails?
A change in diet should help and try nutrinail. Consult your physician.
buff the tops with a manicure sponge....or, get a professional manicure. I dont know what causes it....genetics maybe...I like to think it is from housework and we need to stop doing it for the sake of pretty nails!! LOL
you need to eat more proteins and maybe you can take some multi vitamin, that will help you to fix the problem.
Not enough protein in your diet, eat more protein.
their are these types of files, they have four def things on them one to smooth nails one for ridges one to buff and one to shine, they help me, just dont file to much or your nail will get too thin and when it grows out it will HURT ALOT!!! trust me i know lol!

cream treatment

Ridged nails=HIV?

do ridged nails indicated a kidney problem or a deficiency in vitamin B? or perhaps something more serious like HIV? thanks!Ridged nails=HIV?
Likewise, I think the HIV is a bit extreme. You'd likely have more symptoms of other problems (fever, fatigue, diarrhea, recurrent illnesses) than just the nails.





Click on the link below to see some nail examples. Finding something that looks like what you're dealing with may help you in the right direction. Aside from that, please see your medical care provider.





All the best to you.Ridged nails=HIV?
Big jump from thinking you might have a vitamin deficiency to HIV.





Your mind doesn't go to HIV unless you lead a risky lifestyle.





I think you better go see your doctor and get a complete physical.
Could be lime disease. You can not really come up with a diganotsis just by having symptoms of ridged nails.

What's the best to use for ridged split thin nails help!?

go ahead and clip them down low let them grow backWhat's the best to use for ridged split thin nails help!?
Try Sally Hansen. They are the nails specialist. Their products are available in most malls.What's the best to use for ridged split thin nails help!?
Try nailtiques polish. Its great
Sally Hansen products are great. I like their teflon tough it makes your nails very strong, or go to your local nail salon see if you can get silk nail wraps those also protect your nails and work well.
hi
sally hanson hard as diamonds

My finger nails are dry, ridged and brittle, do you have a remedy??help?

i've tried store remedy, no help, and i wear rubber gloves for household chores.i've cut them down to nothing and they grow back the same,just finger nails, toe nails grow nicely,you hear of any ';home remedies';? THANKSMy finger nails are dry, ridged and brittle, do you have a remedy??help?
the best remedy that i know is to take the vitamin e suppliment. it is great for hair and nails. but you must take it daily.My finger nails are dry, ridged and brittle, do you have a remedy??help?
soak your hands in warm milk to soften it then soak them in lemon jice to get the color out
lamisil
Petroleum Jelly or Olay Quench Lotion work wonders on dry hands.
vitamins diet if that fails try increasing circulation in your hands, either threw exercise or check for blocked blood vessels
I am personally going through the same thing...and my problem is drinking enough water and keeping hydrated. Also, the things you eat make a difference. There are always more answers to this...but basically, keep up with yourself as if you were a plant. Sounds weird, but think about it...
If you see that they are also yellow, you may need to drink more water.
I know how you feel! My dermatologist recommends the Vitamin Biotin and keep lotion rubbed in them. It really worked for me!

What causes verticl ridged nails?

The most common cause for this is simply aging and wear-and-tear. Of course, there are other causes, but without seeing the nails, I'll go with the most common cause.What causes verticl ridged nails?
Hi,





I found a very good article about the nails. It gave me very good information on what diseases can you anticipate by looking at your nails, which is one of the things I neglected:





http://www.knowabouthealth.com/how-nails鈥?/a>





Good luck!