The deep *vertical* lines in your fingernails are genetic. If you have *horizontal* ridges in your nails, you should see a doctor.
With that baloney he is really insulting your common sense.
In many cases, changes in the appearance of fingernails can be the first sign of an undiagnosed medical problem such as a circulatory problem, respiratory disorder, iron deficiency anemia, or thyroid disease. Such signs as ridges in the fingernails, discolorations, and changes in the contours of the nail base can be important signs of illness. With that in mind, maybe we should be scrutinizing our fingernails more often! Consult your doctor.
Having vertical (longitudinal) ridges on the fingernails refers to the presence of tiny raised lines or ridges that run up and down the length of the nail. Ridges are among the different kinds of nail abnormalities that can develop due to aging, nail injury, or underlying medical conditions.Many people notice an increase in vertical ridges of the fingernails as they age, and this can be a normal development. Aging has been described as the predominant cause of vertical ridges on the fingernails.Onychorrhexis is the medical term used to describe longitudinal ridges on the nails that often accompany brittle nails.
As far as I know they can be a sign of calcium deficiency. You can also get white lines under the nails which can be caused by this or by damage (banging, trapping fingers etc...).
Fingernail ridges can be caused by various factors, including aging, nutritional deficiencies, dehydration, certain medical conditions (such as thyroid disorders or psoriasis), and trauma to the nail bed. It's essential to consult a healthcare provider if you notice significant changes in the appearance of your nails.
Either with a warm damp face cloth or your fingernails - both require gentleness! Avoid flicking into your eye tho
Soak your nails in warm water for about 5 minutes, then scrub them with a towel.
Yes, fingernails are distal to the wrist. The wrist is considered proximal to the fingernails.
penta-fingernails
you duct tape their fingernails and when they forget that the pick their fingernails and then its all done
People's fingernails are designed to protect the ends of our fingers, which are much more delicate than fingernails are.