What are the causes of ridges in fingernails?
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Your fingernails are a part of you that is always visible. Hands and nails that look nice and well groomed are great. Sometimes you may notice slight changes in your nails, such as nail ridges. Knowing what causes them may help you keep them under control.
Heredity
Brittle nails that may have a ridges, peel and possibly even split from the cuticle to the tip may be the result of heredity.
Chemicals
Being exposed to chemicals in household cleaners or using strong chemical solvents at work may cause nail ridges.
Anemia
Having an iron deficiency that results in anemia may cause raised nail ridges. Nails may also be thin and look like they are sinking in.
MMA
MMA (methyl methacrylate) is a chemical that some nail salons use to apply acrylic nails. It is not FDA approved and has caused major nail damage, including severe ridges.
Aging
Aging can cause nail ridges for some people. This may happen because the production of natural oils decreases as people age.
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