Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Vertical ridges in nails are usually harmless and may become more noticeable with age.Sudden or worsening ridges should be checked by a ...

The most common conversations about fingernails typically revolve around the latest trends for manicures. You’ve probably heard plenty about different nail lengths, gel manicures, acrylics, unique ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Vertical fingernail ridges are usually harmless and often appear due to aging.Horizontal ridges might indicate health issues like vitamin deficiencies or ...

Onychorrhexis is a condition that affects your nails, causing them to develop ridges and splitting. These ridges often look like thin grooves running vertically along the length of your nail. Your ...

Q: Can the condition of your fingernails provide clues to your overall health? A: Many bothersome fingernail conditions can be avoided through proper nail care but sometimes changes in your nails ...

During 2020, I, like many others who were stuck inside, tried to learn how to DIY everything. Cutting my own hair, at-home waxing—you name it, I DIY’d it. And while I was in the middle of my 50th ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: More than a year ago, I had a rough case of COVID-19. Afterward, I noticed my thumbnails began to grow in oddly. They developed deep dips and raises across the nail, like waves ...