- rounded to prevent snagging.
- Give your nails a break from acrylics and gels if they become weak or brittle.
- Use acetone-free nail polish remover if regular removers leave your nails excessively dry.
🚩 When to See a Doctor
While vertical ridges are usually harmless, see a healthcare provider if you notice:
- Horizontal ridges (Beau’s lines), which can develop after illness, injury, or significant physical stress.
- Pitting, crumbling, or significant discoloration, including persistent yellowing or dark streaks.
- Pain, swelling, or redness around the nail.
- Ridges that appear suddenly or become progressively worse.
