Anyone age 55 and over have a problem with finger nails? (beach, supplement)
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As I have gotten older, in recent months, I've noticed that my finger nails do not seem to grow on top of the skin. The end of the nail seems to grow into the skin somewhat. Once the nail is clipped, I have an impression in the skin at the end of the finger where the underside of the nail made an impression. I then have to use a nail file, clipper, to dress up the sharp edges of skin around the freshly clipped nail.
I expected issues like this with toe nails in older age, but not finger nails.
Anyone have any good home fixes for this, or are slightly ingrown finger nails a part of getting old?
As I have gotten older, in recent months, I've noticed that my finger nails do not seem to grow on top of the skin. The end of the nail seems to grow into the skin somewhat. Once the nail is clipped, I have an impression in the skin at the end of the finger where the underside of the nail made an impression. I then have to use a nail file, clipper, to dress up the sharp edges of skin around the freshly clipped nail.
I expected issues like this with toe nails in older age, but not finger nails.
Anyone have any good home fixes for this, or are slightly ingrown finger nails a part of getting old?
It sounds as though you're clipping your nails too short. If there is a bit of overlap, the nail should naturally grow over the top of the finger.
I'm waaaayyyy over 55 and although I have very fragile nails, (a lifelong problem), they do extend over the top of the skin.
The only other thing could be edema of the extremities. Do you have swelling of your fingers and toes? Have you seen your physician lately? I'd mention it at your next visit and see if there could be a medical reason.
Until then, try going for a bit more length. Good luck.
I've noticed more "ridges" on my finger nails ... which used to be perfectly smooth.
This is something that perplexes me because I am in good health and eat healthy food and take vitamin supplements, like Centrum Silver, B12, Calcium Citrate, etc. religiously. My doctor says that I am in much better health than the majority of people my age (almost 58), I do not take meds for high blood pressure, or acid reflux, or any of those things. I am nearly my perfect weight.
They say ridges on your finger nails may be a sign of nutritional deficiencies or poor health.
It sounds as though you're clipping your nails too short. If there is a bit of overlap, the nail should naturally grow over the top of the finger.
I'm waaaayyyy over 55 and although I have very fragile nails, (a lifelong problem), they do extend over the top of the skin.
The only other thing could be edema of the extremities. Do you have swelling of your fingers and toes?
try going for a bit more length.
No swelling at all.
It seems like the sides of my nails are now growing more downward that before.
Length seems to make it worse. I trimmed my left thumb nail yesterday.
After trimming, there was an area of skin at the end of my thumb that was raised. I then had to trim the skin with the nail clippers while trying not to break the skin. After that the skin around the sides and end of the nail were smooth.
What I have noticed is that starting at about 50 my fingernails actually became much harder.
Me too. Also,the layers are separating. I've never been a big fan of nail polish but use it now just to keep the top layer from splitting off.
When I go to meet my maker, I'm going to see if I can find out why humans developed such ridiculous nails. How did we get these flimsy things that just sit on top of fingers?? Dogs and cats have better nails and they evolved before us. Why didn't we inherit retractable claws--that would have been cool!
I've noticed more "ridges" on my finger nails ... which used to be perfectly smooth.
This is something that perplexes me because I am in good health and eat healthy food and take vitamin supplements, like Centrum Silver, B12, Calcium Citrate, etc. religiously. My doctor says that I am in much better health than the majority of people my age (almost 58), I do not take meds for high blood pressure, or acid reflux, or any of those things. I am nearly my perfect weight.
They say ridges on your finger nails may be a sign of nutritional deficiencies or poor health.
Who knows?
I read a while back that ridges going up and down are normal for older people where as ridges going across are not. Weak, dry, splitting nails are a sign of low thyroid function. Maybe when we get old, due to reduced blood flow in our extremities, the nails are not nourished enough. Time to do some finger exercises. You would think doing housework, etc would get blood flowing. Getting old and having one's body wear out is depressing!!!
I read a while back that ridges going up and down are normal for older people where as ridges going across are not. Weak, dry, splitting nails are a sign of low thyroid function. Maybe when we get old, due to reduced blood flow in our extremities, the nails are not nourished enough. Time to do some finger exercises. You would think doing housework, etc would get blood flowing. Getting old and having one's body wear out is depressing!!!
Speak for yourself, please. It's no day at the beach but it beats the alternative.
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