fingernail ridges provide more accurate information than toenail ridges. Discover why lines appear on your nails and what to do to get rid of them.
What causes lines on the nails? Lines on the nails appear for several reasons, from skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis or eczema, to deficiencies in protein, calcium, zinc, and vitamin A. The orientation and size of the lines are crucial in determining what’s happening.
Vertical Lines
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Vertical lines are ridges that extend from the cuticle to the tip of thenail.
