interrupted because of illness, injury, or significant stress on the body.
Possible causes include:
- High fever or infections
- Physical injury to the nail
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Certain medical conditions
- Severe physical stress
Unlike ordinary vertical ridges, horizontal ridges may indicate that something temporarily disrupted nail growth at a particular point in time.
Other Nail Conditions That Cause an Unusual Appearance
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Other Nail Conditions That Cause an Unusual Appearance
Sometimes nails don’t simply have ridges. They may also appear rough, brittle, thin, or uneven. In these cases,
