Fingernail Ridges Are More Common Than You Think—Here's How to Get Rid of Them

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular ...
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The Real Reason for Ridges on Fingernails, According to Doctors

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." First, a crash course on what fingernail ridges even are: Vertical nail ridges (lines that run from your ...
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If You Have Nail Ridges, You May Need to See a Doctor ASAP

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Applying a fresh coat of nail polish can provide an immediate mood boost, but it can also be ...
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Here’s What It Means If You Have Ridges on Your Nails

Fingernails seem like a pretty uneventful body part. They grow. You cut them. Maybe paint them. And that’s about it. But in ...
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What your nail ridges reveal about your health

Our fingernails are our version of animals’ claws, made from the same substance – keratin – as our hair, and the hooves and horns of vertebrates. They grow twice as fast as our toenails, faster in men ...
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Can Longitudinal Ridges Predict Nutrient Deficiencies?

Longitudinal ridging on fingernails or toenails, also known as vertical ridges, are slender raised lines that run from the base of the nail to its tip. Often appearing as faint vertical stripes, these ...
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Woman's Doctor: What your fingernails can signal about your health

MODERATE LEVELS OF THE FLU IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, HAVE YOU TAKEN A CLOSE LOOK AT YOUR FINGERNAILS? SOMETHING LOOKS A LITTLE BIT OFF. YOU MAY WANT TO TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR. DR. ERNESTINE WRIGHT ...
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Woman's Doctor: Fingernails could signal something's wrong

DOCTOR. HAVE YOU TAKEN A CLOSE LOOK AT YOUR FINGERNAILS? CHARLES. IF SOMETHING LOOKS OFF, YOU MAY WANT TO TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR. WELL, JOINING US LIVE THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS DR. ERNESTINE WRIGHT ...
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7 nail changes that expose dangerous protein deficiency

Your fingernails might seem like simple protective coverings for your fingertips, but they’re actually sophisticated diagnostic tools that can reveal crucial information about your protein intake.
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Fingernails are a window to your health

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard that a person's fingernails reveal a lot about their health. Is there any truth to that? What types of changes would indicate health problems? It's true. Your fingernails ...
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The Real Reason for Ridges on Fingernails, According to Doctors

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us want strong, healthy, nails, sans acrylic or press-ons. If you’ve got ridges on your ...