Ridged Nails: Causes, Meaning and Natural Solutions (Page 2 ) | April 9, 2025
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Ridged Nails and Health Problems: When Should You Be Worried?
In most cases, striae are harmless. However, they can sometimes indicate an underlying problem, especially if they are accompanied by other symptoms:
- Anemia : A lack of iron or vitamin B can cause wavy and brittle nails.
- Thyroid problems : Hypothyroidism can lead to brittle and ridged nails.
- Skin conditions : Eczema and psoriasis can affect nail texture.
- Infections and serious illnesses : In rare cases, striae may be associated with infections such as pneumonia or more serious illnesses such as melanoma.
If your nails have thick ridges, abnormal coloring, or significant cracks, consult a health professional.
How to reduce ridges on nails?
Good news: there are natural solutions to improve the appearance of your nails!
- Care and hydration
- Apply castor oil , olive oil or coconut oil regularly to deeply nourish nails.
- Massage your nails with shea butter to strengthen the keratin.
- continued on the next page
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