The most common conversations about fingernails typically revolve around the latest trends for manicures. You’ve probably heard plenty about different nail lengths, gel manicures, acrylics, unique ...

During 2020, I, like many others who were stuck inside, tried to learn how to DIY everything. Cutting my own hair, at-home waxing—you name it, I DIY’d it. And while I was in the middle of my 50th ...

Vertical fingernail ridges are usually harmless and often appear due to aging. Horizontal ridges might indicate health issues like vitamin deficiencies or infections. Good nail hygiene can help ...

Onychorrhexis is a condition that affects your nails, causing them to develop ridges and splitting. These ridges often look like thin grooves running vertically along the length of your nail. Your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Longitudinal ridges on one or two nails can be due to trauma to the nail plate. However, this is unlikely to be the cause if all your nails are affected! It's also very unlikely to be due to a ...

In Eastern medicine there are all sorts of explanations given for markings on nails but I think it's fair to say none of them have much substance. You'll find vertical ridges mentioned in reference to ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Fingernails grow 3.47 millimeters a month; toenails grow 1.62 millimeters a month.Taking biotin supplements may strengthen nails and promote their ...