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06-08-2009, 08:23 PM
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Ugly warped horizontal lines on finger nail
My thumb nail is getting horribly warped. It is all messed up with deep horizontal grooves on it. This is only happening to my one thumbnail. Any thoughts on what is going on? 
Female, mid 40s...
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06-08-2009, 09:00 PM
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make it happen
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You can find some info on Google. Of course self diagnosis is never good, but it looks like you should see a doctor:
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06-08-2009, 10:08 PM
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See you in November! Be good to each other *HUGS*
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I have always heard that side-to-side ridges tend to be Vitamin/Diet/Nail injury issues and lengthwise ridges tend to be Lung/Pulmonary/Circulatory issues.
Since it is on one nail only you should have it looked at.
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06-08-2009, 10:10 PM
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I'm trying to think if I damaged the nail bed.
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06-08-2009, 10:15 PM
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Check out Nail Tek products. The Foundation II is a ridge filling base coat. It really works well when you follow the directions. I heard about their line a couple of years ago.
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06-08-2009, 10:21 PM
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I have vertical ridges, but my doctor says it's a natural effect of aging (even though I'm not that old, and I've had it since I was mid-20s!)
I had read all that "diagnose yourself by the condition of your fingernails" junk on the internet, about how ridges indicate heart problems, etc... but my doctor said more often, vertical ridges are merely a natural effect of aging.
My ridges aren't that noticeable; if I was wearing nail polish, you'd think it was just brush lines in the polish. But it's there even when I'm not wearing polish.
I agree with the others who say don't try to self-diagnose; go to a doctor.
Self-diagnosis on the internet leads to the most dread disease of all: Cyberchondria.
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06-09-2009, 04:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Okiegirlfriend
Check out Nail Tek products. The Foundation II is a ridge filling base coat. It really works well when you follow the directions. I heard about their line a couple of years ago.
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This sounds good! Thanks. |
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06-09-2009, 04:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jane72
I have vertical ridges, but my doctor says it's a natural effect of aging
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No, this is deep horizontal indents (not even ridges) on my thumbnail. It's possible the nail bed was damaged, but I don't recall... |
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06-09-2009, 06:20 AM
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It's likely you've injured the matrix of the nail, which isn't the same as the naiil bed. To be sure, see your doctor.
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06-09-2009, 08:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viralmd
It's likely you've injured the matrix of the nail, which isn't the same as the naiil bed. To be sure, see your doctor.
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