They don't make for the prettiest of manicures, but are they something more than a cosmetic problem? Here's what a dermatologist and research have to say.

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular exercise can improve blood flow to nail beds and help reduce nail ridges.

Most people think of nails as something to paint, trim, or show off, but they’re much more than that — they’re tiny health reporters. The shape, color, and growth of your nails can reveal a lot about ...

Longitudinal ridges on one or two nails can be due to trauma to the nail plate. However, this is unlikely to be the cause if all your nails are affected! It's also very unlikely to be due to a ...

In Eastern medicine there are all sorts of explanations given for markings on nails but I think it's fair to say none of them have much substance. You'll find vertical ridges mentioned in reference to ...

As people age, vertical nail ridges, known as onychorrhexis, can form due to nutritional deficiencies, anemia, digestive disorders, dehydration, and some fatal diseases. Effective treatments include ...

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 ...

Your fingernails might seem like simple protective coverings for your fingertips, but they’re actually sophisticated diagnostic tools that can reveal crucial information about your protein intake.

Fingernails reflect internal health. Changes in nail color or texture may signal health problems. Pale nails may indicate anaemia. Yellow nails could point to thyroid issues. Horizontal grooves can ...

Nails can be a mirror of internal disease. Nail problems can range from discolouration in the form of yellowish, greenish, or whitish nails along with discharge to pus formation, or the sudden onset ...

We exclusively spoke to Dr Rajni Mittal, MBBS and MD Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief Medical Officer, Hindu Rao Hospital - Delhi, to learn about what actually happens to your nails during pregnancy.

If too many gel manis ruined your nails, raise your hand. 🙋 ...