Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Ridges in nails can develop due to a current or past illness or injury. A healthy ...

As people age, vertical nail ridges, known as onychorrhexis, can form due to nutritional deficiencies, anemia, digestive disorders, dehydration, and some fatal diseases. Effective treatments include ...

Issues with making skin cells and a skin protein called keratin can change how your nails grow, leading to onychorrhexis. Onychorrhexis causes vertical ridges on your fingernails. It often happens ...

Nail health can indicate potential underlying health issues, with changes such as ridges, discoloration, and textures being key signs. From lung cancer and iron deficiency to thyroid disorders and ...