Feb 4, 2025 · Are nail ridges in fingernails cause for concern? Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about. Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of …

Nov 22, 2024 · Fingernails grow from the area at the base of the nail under the cuticle. Fingernails are made of layers of a protein called keratin. Healthy fingernails are smooth. They don't have …

Mar 13, 2024 · Vivien Willliams: Your fingernails are clues to your overall health. Many people develop lines or ridges from the cuticle to the tip. Rachel Miest, M.D., Department of …

Jun 30, 2023 · Did you know that your fingernails can provide important information about your health? Read on to learn about how changes in the way your fingernails look could signal …

May 15, 2024 · Nail fungus is a common infection of the nail. It begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, the nail …

Mar 18, 2025 · Ridges also form in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet that will create the foundation for fingerprints and footprints. The lungs are starting to make a substance called …

Feb 4, 2025 · ¿Las uñas estriadas en los dedos de las manos son una causa de preocupación? Las crestas verticales en las uñas son bastante comunes y no hay que preocuparse por ellas.

Feb 15, 2024 · Hairy leukoplakia Hairy leukoplakia causes fuzzy, white patches that look like folds or ridges. The patches usually form on the sides of the tongue. Hairy leukoplakia is often …

Although rare, lichen planus of the toenails or fingernails may result in ridges on the nails, thinning or splitting of nails, and short-term or long-term nail loss.

Feb 7, 2024 · Plantar warts are caused by the same type of virus that causes warts on your hands and fingers. But, because of their location, they can be painful.