Thursday, January 21, 2010

What does it indicate if your nails are ridgey? I got ridges like lines prominent down each nail, can this ...?

indicate health status????What does it indicate if your nails are ridgey? I got ridges like lines prominent down each nail, can this ...?
If they are vertical ridges, its usually just due to age, but not necessarily only seen in the ederly. Over time the natural oil %26amp; moisture levels decline in the nail plate making the ridges more apparent. A good quality nail %26amp; cuticle oil with Vit E and Jojaba applied twice daily to the nail bed can improve the hydration. However, if the ridges or horizontal, this can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as illness, malnutrition, a major metabolic condition, trauma or other damaging event. They occur as a result of an interruption in the protein formation in the nail bed. In these cases, you should consult a physician for further evaluation.

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