These lines may run across the nails or appear vertically. These are known as ridges in nails. They are common and are mostly associated with ageing. Usually, they are harmless but if you notice ...

“The horizontal ridges are called Beau’s Lines [deep grooved lines that run from side to side on the fingernail or the toenail]. If the white moon at the bottom of the nail is traumatised, it ...

Longitudinal ridging, which is clinically known as onychorrhexis, occurs on the nails and may appear as vertical striations or lines that originate from the base of the fingernail and continue to ...

How your fingernails look can also be a key sign of a variety of health problems. Nail ridges are common among older people, as they are a normal sign of ageing, caused by the production of new ...

Longitudinal ridges on one or two nails can be due to trauma to the nail plate. However, this is unlikely to be the cause if all your nails are affected! It's also very unlikely to be due to a ...