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What Causes Ridges On The Finger Nails?
Question: Can you please tell me why my finger nails have lines and break? How can I repair them? Thank you. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
Losing keratin on the nails
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At this age you should be losing keratin as layers on the nail. Keratin will give the strength and shape to the nails. Because of various reasons the keratin is lost. too much exposure to water, chemicals, iron and biotin deficiency, nail biting, fungal infection and psoriasis are common causing thinning and breaking of nails.
You should get a test done to understand the cause. You should meet a dermatologist to check if there are any treatable causes for the problem. Few are untreatable.
Get the nail under microscope if there is any fungal infection and treat it.
Losing keratin on the nails
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At this age you should be losing keratin as layers on the nail. Keratin will give the strength and shape to the nails. Because of various reasons the keratin is lost. too much exposure to water, chemicals, iron and biotin deficiency, nail biting, fungal infection and psoriasis are common causing thinning and breaking of nails.
You should get a test done to understand the cause. You should meet a dermatologist to check if there are any treatable causes for the problem. Few are untreatable.
Get the nail under microscope if there is any fungal infection and treat it.
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