Feb 4, 2025 · With age, vertical nail ridges may become more numerous or prominent because of changes in cell turnover within the nail. If your fingernails change color or you develop …

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 …

Jun 30, 2023 · 7 fingernail problems not to ignore By Mayo Clinic Staff Did you know that your fingernails can provide important information about your health? Read on to learn about how …

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 …

May 15, 2024 · Symptoms Symptoms of nail fungus include a nail or nails that are: Thickened Discolored Brittle, crumbly or ragged Misshapen Separated from the nail bed Smelly Nail …

Sometimes fingernails get harmless ridges that run up and down, called vertical ridges, from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical ridges tend to show more with age. Fingernails also can …

Aug 15, 2023 · Before you trim your toenails, soften them by soaking your feet in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes. Then dry your feet and toenails with a towel. Nail nippers, shown below, work …

Jun 15, 2024 · Overview Scleroderma (sklair-oh-DUR-muh), also known as systemic sclerosis, is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin. Scleroderma …

Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth and discoloration. Psoriatic nails might loosen and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis).

Dec 12, 2025 · Lupus is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. This is called an autoimmune condition. Lupus causes swelling and irritation, …