my hubby has ridges on his fingernails, can anyone tell me why???
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The skin cells are turning over at a faster rate for him than for the average person.  There can be many causes of this, but none of them are harmful or dangerous.  It is not something to concern yourself over, but if you must, you can see a dermatologist and he will confirm.
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It could be a lot of things, with the worst being a skin cancer. He needs to go to his doctor or a dermatologist to be checked. Some of the skin cancers can actually spread and become fatal. Tell him you love him and want him to be around for a long time, then hand him the appointment card....
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Nail polish and stop stressing!!! ALWAYS have a nail file with you so if you get a jagged edge, your not tempted to "nibble" it smooth.
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Most often that is caused by vitamin deficiency and/or a fungal infection of the nail. I suggest you see your physician. It's a good idea for everyone to take a vitamin daily.
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Moisturizing/ treating them with a product called "Cuticle Eraser" from Creative Nail Design. Can be purchased at any respectable spa or salon.\n\nAlso go treat yourself to a proper manicure at a respectable spa, not one of those "chop shops".
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You should ask his doctor .... it could be different skin pigmentation . I had a friend in high school that had these spots, on her arms & hands, back and legs.
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If your husband has been on IV medications, called vasopressors, to keep his blood pressure from getting too low this can cause a decrease in peripheral circulation.  The medications cause the vessels to constrict to keep the BP at an appropriate level.  Because of this, the circualtion to the limbs, most often hands and feet, is inadequate.  Most likely this is the reason his feet and hand appear this way.  Unfortunately this is more common than we'd like to admit.  Once this damage is done a lot of times there is no way to reverse it as well.  The blisters may be forming due to excessive fuid in the tissues, called edema.  And once again, fluids in higer volumes may be given to elevate his blood pressure as well.  This is also one of those things that is necessary.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me.  I am a RN, working in a Cardiac Surgery ICU and I see this happen.  Please, do not give up hope, I have seen people recover from situations like this.  The best thing you can do is ask questions when you have them, and have the faith that your husbands physicians are doing their best to care for him.  Best of luck to you and your husband!
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Nail textures: Vertical ridges that appear on the nail can indicate disorders as simple as iron deficiency, poor absorption of vitamins and nutrients, overall poor health or they could indicate something as serious as kidney trouble. (So, you see why consulting your physician is so important.) These vertical ridges, as well as bumpy nails, can also suggest that one is prone to developing arthritis. Ridges running horizontally across the nail can indicate physical or mental stress.
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My husband always bites the skin around his nails, and while hes doing this slurpy noises are being made at the same time.  Arrggghhh it drives me nuts.  The worst is when he sits right next to me and we are watching a movie and all you can hear is these noises in one ear.  I have actually cuffed him a few times and pleaded with him to stop, but to no avail,  my husband his my husband flaws and all, I love him.lol
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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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smoking can also cause curvy nails
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I tried a million things for 30 years.  What finally worked was having them 'done' --acrylic nails.  They are really hard and you kind of can't bite them.  It's a hassle cuz i have to go have my nails done and pay for it every 3 weeks or so.  But very worth it because i no longer have ugly, bloody fingers.\nThere is an official term for this type of behavior - maladaptive overgrooming.  I read books and tried everything.  This is the only thing that worked.
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They are called Chiggers...put finger nail polish over the spots
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There are such products such as ill flavoured nail polishes. Go to walgreens and buy some. It helped some people I know.
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You should see a doctor to be sure. You have not given enough details about them, how long you've had them, your overall health, etc., and only a doctor who sees them can really tell you. It's really important that you see doctor if you are a diabetic! For a diabetic, any foot problems, even seemingly minor ones like this, can lead to more serious complications.\n\nThe spots might be bruises from shoes, especially if you are walking/running in them a lot. When I was a marathon runner, I got dark spots on each of my big toenails. I went to a doctor and he said that they were brusises under the nailbed. They were caused by the toes of the running shoes hitting those spots over and over. They were already damaged, so he told me to try a different pair of shoes and/or run less. The spots stayed there a very long time. The nails "lifted" and I had to be very careful to keep them dry and use a solution to prevent nail fungus from growing under them. I did as directed by my Dr. and did not get nail fungus, but one of the nails eventually lifted off completely-gone! It took a long time (several months) to grow back-it wasn't pretty!\n\nIf your nails are also yellowish, you may already have nailfungus too. Best to see a doctor as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis.
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You can try vicks vapo rub as that is what the podiatrist recommend.  One other treatment is to soak his foot in warm water with tea tree oil added and then use the tea tree oil directly on the nail several times a day.
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I had exactly the same problem.  I used vitamins, lotions and everything to try make them look better, but nothing worked.  The only thing that worked for me was time, keep your nails short for a while, as it grows then cut them helps make them stronger and eventually the thin nail will grow out.  Ever since then I refuse to wear false nails of any sort, I learnt my lesson the hard way.