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Why do I have white horizontal lines on my nails?
White spots or streaks are normal and nothing to worry about. Parallel white lines that extend all the way across the nails, known as Muehrcke’s lines, are a sign of low levels of protein in the blood. In contrast to Beau’s lines, they’re not grooved. They can occur as a result of liver disease or malnutrition.
What deficiency causes horizontal lines on nails?
If you have a severe zinc deficiency or aren’t eating enough protein, you may experience Beau’s lines. Your nail growth usually returns to normal once you receive proper nutrition again.
How do I get rid of the white lines on my nails?
If your white spots are caused by trauma to the nail, you’ll just have to wait until it grow out. However, “if it’s from the use of gel or polish, then try gentle buffing and cuticle oil, like the OPI ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil (£17) to protect and prevent”, says Jenni.
What do Muehrcke’s lines look like?
Muehrcke’s lines appear as double white lines that run across the fingernails horizontally. The condition is named after Robert Muehrcke, MD.
How to get rid of vertical ridges on fingernails?
Aging Fingernail Ridges : The ridges may become more prominent with age.
What does it mean if you have white fingernail lines?
White lines on nails most commonly appear as random white lines or streaks. They are caused by minor, often imperceptible, trauma to the nail. Random white lines can be found on any nail, are usually different shapes and sizes, and move along the nail, unchanged, as the nail grows.
What do those white lines on your fingernails mean?
Causes. White spots or dots on your nails are common.
What do horizontal lines on your fingernails mean?
Causes and symptoms of ridges in fingernails. Fingernails are made by living skin cells in your fingers.