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2. The Real Reason for Ridges on Fingernails, According to Doctors

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   Ridges on fingernails can be caused by a number of things, and in most cases they are benign and nothing to worry about. ... to help strengthen your nails, says Amanda Zubek, M.D., Ph.D., medical ...

3. If You Have Nail Ridges, You May Need to See a Doctor ASAP - AOL

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   Causes of vertical ridges in nails ... Dr. Obayan says she often prescribes a nail hardener called Genadur to help strengthen nails. “Genadur is actually what we call a hydrosoluble nail lacquer ...

4. Ridges In Your Nails Could Be A Sign Of A Nutrient Deficiency

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   Ridges in your fingernails might alarm you, but it's not always a cause for concern. Here's what the ridges mean and how to treat them, according to experts.

5. Nail polish - Wikipedia

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   Its function is to strengthen nails, restore moisture to the nail, and help polish adhere to the nail. It prevents staining and extends the lifespan of the manicure. [14] Some base coats are marketed as "ridge fillers", and can create a smooth surface, de-emphasizing the ridges that can appear on unbuffed nails.

6. Trachonychia - Wikipedia

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   "The longitudinal striations can occur as a normal part of the aging process", [2] and not until the nails start to thin and get a sandpaper look is the condition called trachonychia. The nails are opalescent and frequently are brittle and split at the free margin. There has been evidence of the condition as a cutaneous manifestation of lichen ...

7. Beau's lines - Wikipedia

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   While Beau's lines are actual ridges and indentations in the nail plate, Muehrcke lines are areas of hypopigmentation without palpable ridges; they affect the underlying nail bed, and not the nail itself. Beau's lines should also be distinguished from Mees' lines of the fingernails, which are areas of discoloration in the nail plate.