Why Do You Have Those Vertical Lines on Your Fingernails? Simple Daily Habits That Can Help

changes, they’re often harmless.

  1. Dry Nails and Skin Can Make Ridges More Noticeable

Dryness can also affect how your nails look.

 

Frequent handwashing, household cleaning and repeated exposure to water or chemicals can leave the nails and surrounding skin

dry.

People with very dry skin or eczema may also develop more noticeable vertical ridging.

One of the simplest things you can do is regularly moisturize your hands, nails and cuticles.

The American Academy of Dermatology notes that aging skin holds less water, which contributes to dryness, while brittle nails

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