While a manicure can hide wrinkles or bumps on your nails, a glossy polish can’t conceal an underlying health condition.
Your nails can tell you something about your overall health, and any abnormalities could indicate a potential problem with your liver, lungs, or heart.
The condition of our nails often reflects what is happening in our body, and when changes occur, it can indicate various health problems or simply reflect the normal aging process.
While ridges on nails can be harmless, according to the National Library of Medicine (NCBI), nail grooves “can also highlight more serious systemic symptoms and indicate underlying health problems.”
In today’s article, we’ll take a look at the different types of nail ridges, their significance, and when you should see a doctor.
Vertical Ridges:
Vertical ridges, or longitudinal grooves, are common and usually run from the cuticle to the tip. They are often age-related, as nail ridges can become more noticeable with age.
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