Ridges in nails

[dannieeliza 29]

I'm 3 month post op. My nails have developed ridges on my nails. Is anyone experiencing this? I am taking all of my Vitamins

[Pedro Valle-Inclan 275]

No, geeez... But in terms of such a problem thank god I'm a guy lol

But seriously, I am curious about what other possibilities are in terms of Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, things we don't often hear about

[retzlpa 98]

First off, this can be a sign of a very serious medical problem! If the ridges are running up and down its probably Calcium related or a sign of malabsorbtion. If they are running sideways........call your Dr. In the morning. This is a bad sign, this could be a very serious disease or worse, it's also a sign of arsenic poisening!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Vertical nail ridges often become more numerous or prominent with age, possibly due to variations in cell turnover within the nail. If your fingernails change color or you develop horizontal nail ridges, consult your doctor. These changes could indicate an underlying health condition.

[dhrguru 1,238]

Are you male or female? If female-- do you get gel manicures? Gel manicures are notorious for destroying nails...

[Djmohr 6,965]

I have verticle ridges on my nails that have definitely gotten worse following my surgery however this is a symptom of psoriasis. I have psoriatic arthritis.

Since surgery that disease has definitely not improved, it has flared but this is a disease that is very severe for me and difficult to get back into remission. I am working hard with my dermatologist to get it back into remission.

Do you have psoriasis? It might be flaring if you do, and even if you never had the nail ridges before, they can flare at any time.

[dannieeliza 29]

Ohhhh. Thank you. Yes I do. My hands get pretty bad. They aren't broken out as of right now