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I have horizontal ridges in my thumb for several years now. It seems that I'm also getting these ridges on my toe nails now. I'm 22.

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The ridges on the nails can be because of multiple causes it can be nutritional in nature or it can be also seen in intimate three conditions like like in plainness or psoriasis. A proper examination ...  Read More

Am having ridged nail in my left ring finger for more than 2 years . Is there anything to worry about

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Without seeing can't treat...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Nails are becoming brittle and also straight lines like ridges on all 10 fingers in hand from past 1 month

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Nail can be affected with lichen planus which can cause these ridges. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. It can be treated ...  Read More

I have light vertical ridge on my nail, is this normal or may I have nutrition deficiency or another issue ? Is it something I have to worried about ? Please see the attached picture. Thankyou

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It's normal.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hi I'm facing right leg thumb nail ridges appearing there is no pain may know what the exact cause .I'm attaching the image

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Earlier I had ridges on only one nail (of hand) that too faintly. Now I have it on both hands' nails, although severity is not alike

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I cannot help untill I see them. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have little nail pits and nail ridges .even my brother had them . Are they signify any problem or heritable ?? My grandmother had vertical ridges ...?? What might be the cause???

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Without seeing can't diagnose..for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Noticed a flattened vertical ridge on the nail of my ring finger. Was wondering if anyone could provide insights into the possible reason for it ?

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Normal variants ...  Read More

I have noticed lately that my otherwise flat/normal nail beds on hands have developed verticle ridges. I thought it was due to aging. Now the front of the nail beds seems to be raised/bulged. This has occured on all fingers. I'm a 28 year old female, delivered baby 4 months ago, had a c-section, have kidney stones and taking lithotripsy treatment c

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Don't worry.. Do direct online consultation for detailed information ...  Read More

I have developed ridges on my nails I didn't know it earlier I have observed now and my nails ala had pitting. I am anemic . Can it be due to my iron deficiency anemia ??

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Yes systemic diseases like anaemia can cause pitting of nail. There can be other reasons like eczema and other skin disorders or any major illness. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, -My nails growth has decreased significantly and they come in uneven shape and very fragile. -The skin under my cuticles is black and peeled. - there are ridges on my nails. I have attached the photo of my mails. Please guide. Thanks

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This could be Trachyonychoa or nail Lichen planus. Is there any systemic symptoms associated? ...  Read More

There is no pain or discomfort but am unable to pull the foreskin beyond the ridge to reveal the full head of the penis. I can easily pull it to reveal the opening during urination. Is this a problem? Or it is normal?

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Hello, Consult a surgeon/ urologist. ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I have attached images of my nails. My nails are always brittle and they appear to be dead. They have vertical ridges and bend easily. They grow uneven thickness as well. I also have black skin around cuticles. I don't have a clue why is this. Can you please guide? Thanks

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Nail health cannot be assessed due to polish ...  Read More

I am asthma patient and taking medicines montelukast+ab flo, sometimes levocitrazine & antibiotics when i get cold. i have ridges on my both toes from past 2 years. now my baby 1.5 yr old he is also devlope same ridges on both toes. photo is not his orignal pic. what is the reason behind this nails? and should i continue his breastfeed or not? atta

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U need physical consultation for that...as that picture is not original.and your child is small. ...  Read More

What is the treatment for deep ridges developed on both my thumb nails.. Its been since a year and there is a change in shape of nailbed too

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Yes .it can be improved with specific medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hello, From nearly a-month developed vertical/longitudnal nail ridges,nails turning in &also pain in nail-bed & dry lips & have severe morning fatigue and bodyache all day.. Also,2days back,I've done blood investigation for- CBC with tibc,thyroid profile & Crp all came normal.. And i'm taking revital H multivitamin from past 15days

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Not to worry.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have started to notice horizontal ridges on my toe nails since a few weeks.i am not sure that it was present before as I haven't observed it very much. It is a cause for concern or is it normal. I have attached the pictures

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Its not much of concern. These are paronychia and maybe due to some underlying skin disorder which shouldnt be worried about until it comes. Right now some multivitamins which have biotin can help. Be ...  Read More

Greetings. Doctor, I have brittle nails. Also, vertical ridges on them. They grow in an irregular shape and break too easily. Also, it feels like they are hollow from inside. I have dark skin under cuticles for years now. They are not getting any better. Please suggest me how to make my nails strong? Thanks

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U need detailed assessment. ...  Read More

Cervical disc bulge C2-C3,C5-C6 /L4-L5,L5-S1,Lweakness of hands and legs more than 3 months Disc bulge can affect nail??? I have vertical ridges What is the prob tell me pls i m worried about this plz

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No..It won't affect..Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I have these horizontal depressions in both the toe nails for a while now( long enough that I can't remember since when). No other discomfort but why is this happening again and again?

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Please consult me online With pics So that I can guide you better ...  Read More

My daughter have brittle nails we have tried such things to treat the condition of her nails but nothing happened.

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Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ...  Read More

I have horizontal ridges on my toenails 3 toenails and one tumbnail.i have cystic acne on my face I feel too much heat in my body I don't have any other health issues

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Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ...  Read More

Since 5-6 years, many very prominent horizontal depressions in nails ( thumb only) ,regrows as same even after fungal Rx. pic enclosed. very brittle nails . help

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Hello After seeing your clinical pictures , diagnosis looks like beau’s lines. There are local factors which can give the beaus line specially your nail matrix getting injured on a regular basis beca ...  Read More

I have observed horizontal bumps on big toenails and on 4 of my fingernails (hands) for the last 8-10 months (Beaus lines as per Google search). I have not yet seen a dermatologist for this issue but am taking treatment from a dermatologist for folliculitis. I am taking dietary hair and nail supplements for 3 weeks for hair loss. I have done ultras

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Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

Sir/madam, My son is having horizontal ridges on his fingernails. Is it a serious issue? Shall I take him to a doctor? What is the cause of this condition?

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Can be a sign of nail disease. Need to see it. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My mother aged 45 cooked ridge gourd(Tori) vegetable and she tasted about 2 spoons of that cooked vegetable and it was bitter in taste. Is their anything to worry about.

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Hello dear there are chances of vegetables like guards to come bitter sometimes. It's there normal variety. Don't worry about that. ...  Read More

My nails are ridged and one thin black line is also on one thumb. I am sharing pics pls help i.m.much worried i hv ridges on all nails of both hnds

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long with this more information on ongoing medication or history of previous/current skin/systemic illness it is not possible to comment on the treatment that would suit you best. You should send me i ...  Read More

I have previously been diagnosed with endometriosis and Ibs. I think I am hypothyroid. I have low body temperatures, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, brittle nails, and extreme tiredness. I had my tsh level tested and it was a 3.98 my doctor says this is normal and refuses to refer me to an endocrinologist. The AACE recommends a reference range of

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Hello dear.your thyroid levels are normal .All above symptoms may be the vitamins and minerals deficiency.check your vitamin D and B12 ...  Read More

When my baby was born his head was oddly shaped during delivery. After few weeks his head was rounder but there were prominent skull sutures. There was nothing prominent on the front but when he was three months a ridge was prominent. At four months we all can see that and it looks like it’s growing. His face shape is normal and reaching milestones

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Don't worry That sutural prominance will decrease till 9months of age ...  Read More

I have hard, horizontal, slightly raised, parallel lines on my ring finger nail bed of right hand, since the past 3-4 months. It started with a single line and this problem doesn't seem to stop now.. I looked up on the net and it shows beau's lines ..but can't say for sure as I haven't consulted any doctor. I have a history of dishydrosis eczema/p

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May be caused by atopic dermatitis..Send photos for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

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