My thumbnails on my hands grow in waves,sort of ridged.What is this and why does it happen?
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You either have a rare genetic defect or you have a fungal infection in the nailbeds. Check with your dermatologist.
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You must go to dermatologist....Maybe your hands and your skin  are sensitive with some ingredient s in soap or something like that....(shower gel,or cream,etc.)....I think that is probably allergy...
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This is what I think you have. I suggest going to a Dermatoligist to determine what this is.  It could be an allergy.  It could be an infection.  But I also have these red bumps.  All over right now because of the cold weather.  When I get cut, when I get hot, when I am cold, when I run, they itch, burn, and hurt.  I use hydrocortizone to cure the itching.  I hope you find the answer your looking for.\n\nKeratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common genetic follicular disease that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloqually referred to as "chicken skin". Primarily, it appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms, but can also occur on thighs and buttocks or any body part except glabrous skin (like the palms or soles of feet). Worldwide, KP affects an estimated 40 to 50% of the adult population and approximately 50 to 80% of all adolescents. It is more common in women than in men. Varying in degree, cases of KP can range from minimal to severe.\n\nThere are several different types of keratosis pilaris, including keratosis pilaris rubra (red, inflamed bumps), alba (rough, bumpy skin with no irritation), rubra faceii (reddish rash on the cheeks) and related disorders.\n\nMost people with keratosis pilaris do not know they carry it. While KP resembles goose bumps, it is characterized by the appearance of small rough bumps on the skin. As a result, it is often confused with acne.\n\nKeratosis pilaris tends to occur as excess keratin, a natural protein in the skin, accumulates around hair follicles (process known as hyperkeratinization). Unattractive more than anything else, it most often appears as a proliferation of tiny hard bumps that are seldom sore or itchy. Though people with keratosis pilaris experience this condition year round, it’s during the colder months when moisture levels in the air are lower that the problem can become exacerbated and the “goose bumps” are apt to look and feel more pronounced in color and texture.\n\nAlthough exfoliation, intensive moisturizing cremes, and medicated lotions containing alpha-hydroxy acids or urea may improve the appearance and texture of affected skin, results are not permanent. There is no known cure for this condition
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I have this from having two kids. I've tried everything I'm going to try the answer from the girl above... If I can find out what it is. lol
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It is most likely fungus. Some of those fungal infections are very hard to get rid of. The fungus just lives there, on your feet, in your nails.
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You may have elephantiasis. This is a serious diseas, and you may want to see a docter.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatographia/HQ00528\n\nnot saying that you have this, but it is a possibility? see dermatologist if concerned, does not seem sinister from what i hear.....
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I could be an ingrown hair,but if you think it spreading it is best to go see a doctor. don't want to scary you but it could be some can of skin cancer. see a doctor do not ignore it.
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They are called age spots.  Many people develop them on their hands and arms as they get older.  It is a sign of sun damage.  They can be treated by a dermatologist, even removed or lessened with a laser.  If the appearance of them bother you, then look for a dermatologist in your area.  Do not order creams and lotions for them over the tv or internet or from magazines because there are a lot of con artists out there (snake oil salesmen just never seem to go away).  A dermatologist is a professional doctor who has been trained to diagnose and treat disorders with the skin.  Many dermatologists are now moving toward using lasers in their office to treat skin discoloration and varicose veins.  Check the yellow pages for dermatologists and see if they advertise laser treatment.  It might be a little expensive.  A dermatologist can also prescribe a cream or ointment that actually works.  I have included some links below that provide more information.
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It sounds like it could be yeast-related.  There are many treatments for it.  I would highly recommend going to a holistic doctor.  Allopathic physicians will give you steroid creams that damage the skin and can cause other adverse reactions.  A holistic doctor will help you to balance any imbalances in your system that are causing your skin to act out in this way and help you to heal yourself naturally.
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Possibly birthmarks but you should have a doctor check them out.
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Usually it comes about because your hands get wet too often.  You can get fungus and skin breakdown.  I would recommend using a combination of lamisil cream and 1% hydrocortisone ointment at the end of your shift.   Try to dry your hands thoroughly as often as possible.  Can someone else clean the glasses after use?  Hope you get better soon!
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It sound's like you've got an anti-aliasing issue going on. \nOr your picture is very low res. This would cause jaggies to form on your type.
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no, its dirty. wash your hands!\n\njust teasing, it can mean a number of things, including diseases, just google fingernails, black lines, you should get a good result
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It sounds like you might have a low platelet level. Please tell your doctor about these spots ASAP.
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can also indicate lead posioning. do you have any blueness around your finger nails? if so go to a doctor soon, like yesterday
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Well, it's time to let a doctor look at it. You may not have spotted an ingrown nail, maybe it is very much embedded in and you can't see it or there is something else embedded. Regardless of what it is , it sounds like it has an infection in it and those are nothing to mess with, those types of infections have a bad tendancy to spread through other parts of your body and then you have a serious problem on your hands.