Ridged Nails
What are Ridged Nails?
Ridges running either the length or width of the nail plate can have a number of common causes, including:
Age-related changes
Trauma to the nail matrix
Overzealous attention to the cuticles
Fever or illness
Poor circulation
Arthritis (Rheumatoid)
Eczema
Signs and Symptoms include:
Along with either horizontal or vertical ridges, the nails themselves may also:
Become thicker or thinner
Lose their smooth shape
Begin to split
Fissure
Break easily
