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My finger nails are getting rough and yellow and vertical lines. Why? Should I include some supplements in my diet
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It may be due to some fungal infection or dehydration of nails.
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Get it checked by your dermat / doctor
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Rough, yellow nails with vertical ridges — pretty common, but there are a few usual suspects.
*Why nails get rough + yellow + ridged*
1. * Dehydration*
2. *Nutrient gaps* — Low iron, zinc, biotin, or protein can make nails brittle + discolored. Yellow tint often = low B12 or iron.
3. *Fungal infection
4. *Smoking/nail polish*
5. *Underlying issues* — Thyroid problems, psoriasis, or liver/kidney issues sometimes show up in nails first.
*Supplements that help nails — if diet is lacking*
**Biotin (B7)**
**Iron**
**Zinc**
**Omega-3**
**Collagen + Vitamin C**
**Vitamin B12**
For proper diagnosis run basic tests for iron, B12, thyroid. For further details please connect with the
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Nutrients focus on
Protein intake daily
Iron rich foods
Vitamin B12
Zinc
Biotin
Omega 3
Hydration
Supplements add
Biotin - often used for nails / hair
Vitamin B12
Zinc
Omega 3
Multivitamin if diet is poor
Nair care :
Keep nails moisturized
Avoid frequent chemical
Don’t keep nails wet long periods
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Hi, pls consult a dermatologist.
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This could be due to various issues ranging from nutrient deficiencies like iron, B12, or constant exposure to chemicals or fungal infection.
Better to get it tested with a doctor.
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Please get them checked with dermatologist as it sometimes fungal infection
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Ms. Durdana Ansari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi, roughness, yellowish nails, and vertical lines can happen due to multiple reasons such as nutritional deficiencies, dehydration, low protein intake, poor gut health, stress, anemia, vitamin/mineral deficiencies (especially Iron, Biotin, Vitamin B12, Zinc), or sometimes even fungal infections and thyroid-related issues.
Before starting any supplements, I would recommend understanding the root cause first. In many cases, improving daily nutrition, protein intake, hydration, gut health, and correcting deficiencies through a balanced diet can help improve nail health naturally.
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I would suggest a detailed nutritional assessment along with a few basic blood tests if required, so that the right guidance can be given instead of taking random supplements. Once I understand your eating pattern and lifestyle, I can help you with a personalized diet plan and suitable nutritional support accordingly.
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Dr. Smita Vilasrao Kokitkar
Ayurveda
18 yrs exp
Mumbai
Calcium and protein supplements
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Ms. Victoria J E
Dietitian/Nutritionist
10 yrs exp
Chennai
vertical ridges are commonly due to aging but can also be seen with nutrient shortfalls (iron,protein, vitamin B and folate)
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keep nails trimmed and moisturised, see a dermatologist if yellowing persist
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through practo app.
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