The Hidden Code on Your Fingertips: What the Ridges in Your Nails Are Secretly Telling You About Your Health…

The use of strong chemicals like acetone for nail polish removal.

Hydrated nails are smooth and glossy; dehydrated nails show texture. This is a sign you need to drink more water and start using a nourishing hand cream or cuticle oil daily.

3. The Micro-Trauma of Daily Life
Your nails are constantly bumping, tapping, and snagging throughout the day. Even habits like picking at your cuticles or minor impacts can temporarily disturb the nail matrix (the growth area), leaving faint, temporary vertical ridges.

4. The Minor Nutritional Gap (Rarely the Sole Cause)
While extreme deficiencies can affect nail health, vertical ridges alone rarely signal a severe nutrient problem. They can occasionally appear alongside low levels of iron, B12, or magnesium, but in these cases, you would almost certainly have other, more serious symptoms of deficiency (like fatigue, weakness, or nerve issues).Continue reading…