Many of us want strong, smooth nails on any given day — without the need for acrylics or press-ons. If you've noticed ridges on your nails (those vertical lines that can develop with aging), then you ...

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Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Vertical ridges in nails are usually harmless and may become more noticeable with age.Sudden or worsening ridges should be checked by a ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Vertical fingernail ridges are usually harmless and often appear due to aging.Horizontal ridges might indicate health issues like vitamin deficiencies or ...

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 ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dermatologist shares an often overlooked nail symptom that can be a sign of a serious ...

Psoriasis can affect your nails, too. When it does it's called nail psoriasis. Most people develop nail psoriasis years after psoriasis begins. It's also possible to have nail psoriasis without signs ...

But some other side effects, like how the treatment affects your fingernails and toenails, might come as a surprise. If you’re going through chemo and noticing changes to your fingernails and toenails ...

RA can cause several nail changes, such as longitudinal ridging, yellowing, and splinter hemorrhages. These changes are typically not painful. Nail changes from RA don’t usually need specific ...