Feb 4, 2025 · Are nail ridges in fingernails cause for concern? Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about. Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of …

Jun 30, 2023 · 7 fingernail problems not to ignore By Mayo Clinic Staff Did you know that your fingernails can provide important information about your health? Read on to learn about how …

Nov 22, 2024 · Fingernails grow from the area at the base of the nail under the cuticle. Fingernails are made of layers of a protein called keratin. Healthy fingernails are smooth. They don't have …

Mar 13, 2024 · Vivien Willliams: Your fingernails are clues to your overall health. Many people develop lines or ridges from the cuticle to the tip. Rachel Miest, M.D., Department of …

May 15, 2024 · Symptoms Symptoms of nail fungus include a nail or nails that are: Thickened Discolored Brittle, crumbly or ragged Misshapen Separated from the nail bed Smelly Nail …

May 15, 2024 · Diagnosis Your health care provider will examine your nails and perhaps take some nail clippings or scrape debris from under your nail. These samples are sent to a lab to …

Oct 10, 2023 · Take a close look at your nails. Do they look strong and healthy? Or do you see ridges, dents, or areas of odd color or shape? Nail care is important whatever shape your nails …

Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth and discoloration. Psoriatic nails might loosen and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis).

Sometimes fingernails get harmless ridges that run up and down, called vertical ridges, from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical ridges tend to show more with age. Fingernails also can …

Overview Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. The early stage of frostbite is called frostnip. It causes a cold feeling followed by numbness. As frostbite …