Nail ridges are grooves or raised lines that form on the nail plate and may run horizontally or vertically. They can vary in severity, from barely noticeable to quite pronounced. While some ridges are ...

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 ...

Many nail irregularities are benign, but they can be a sign of an underlying health issue. There's one nail health red flag ...

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 ...

1. Myth: Gel and acrylic manicures damage your nails. False. “Although the chemicals used can be drying, most physical damage (i.e., peeling or uneven texture) that you see is caused by a poor removal ...

A traditional Chinese medicine expert has revealed what your nails say about your health - down to each and every marking. The Eastern Philosophy, an Asian-owned small business that specializes in ...

FRIDAY, July 27, 2018 -- Karolina Jasko was a high school senior when a nail salon worker pointed out the black vertical line on her right thumbnail. Because she typically painted her nails, the black ...

"A lot of times we'll learn in training that the nails can be a window into your health because they can sometimes be an indicator of some underlying medical problems," noted NBC News medical ...

Nails aren’t just cosmetic—they can act as early warning signs of nutritional deficiencies, infections, or chronic diseases. (Image: Pexels) Our nails are not just tools for service or canvases that ...

Karolina Jasko has a family history of melanoma, so she's no stranger to paying attention to her skin. Her mother — who battled the deadliest form of skin cancer twice and recovered — has always been ...