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What Causes Grooves Or Ridges On All Fingernails And Toenails Along The Length?

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Posted on Thu, 8 Feb 2024
Question: grooves or ridges on all fingernails and toenails along the length
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Normal to have grooves & ridges in many elderly individuals

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is a normal finding to have grooves and ridges along the length of the nail in many elderly individuals.
It is nothing serious and no intervention needs to be done for it.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Causes Grooves Or Ridges On All Fingernails And Toenails Along The Length?

Brief Answer: Normal to have grooves & ridges in many elderly individuals Detailed Answer: Hi, It is a normal finding to have grooves and ridges along the length of the nail in many elderly individuals. It is nothing serious and no intervention needs to be done for it. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr Asmeet