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Verticle Ridges on Nails

luvdoodles — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:44:31 GMT

I have them and they seem to be getting worse. I do buff them a little but then the nail feels very thin. How do you deal with this problem.

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travelin grandma — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:32:33 GMT

I have some, also. I read that it's common as one ages. I try to remember to put cream or oil on my cuticles and into my nails on a regular basis and find that hand cream works well, too. It hydrates my nails and the ridges seem to disappear.

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PinkyPetunia — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:41:20 GMT

Do you have any medical issues? My friend has this and it's associated with low thyroid function in her case. Ask your doctor about the ridges; Google for more info (verticAL nail ridges) spell it right to get the best result.

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kristan — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:58:31 GMT

I've had them for years. I just use a base coat.

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expatgal — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:13:38 GMT

Vertical ridges on nails is extremely common over 50 - it's simply part of aging. I find that really massaging Aquaphor or Josie's Infinity Cream into the nail and cuticle before going to bed helps mine. I think part of it is dehydration of the nail as well.

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fthunt — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:03 GMT

Vitamin lacking - Google information I have no ridges nor any other nail problem and mine grow like grass (fast)

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expatgal — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:31:09 GMT

Goodness! Here's Mayo Clinic's statement on vertical ridges:

Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical nail ridges often become more numerous or prominent with age, possibly due to variations in cell turnover within the nail. If your fingernails change color or you develop horizontal nail ridges, consult your doctor.

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Susan Louise — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:58:06 GMT

On 10/23/2014 fthunt said:
Vitamin lacking - Google information I have no ridges nor any other nail problem and mine grow like grass (fast)

I don't know how old you are...but getting ridges on your nails happens to everyone as they age (some more prominent than others)...my dermatologist told me this...just like having to wear reading glasses and getting cataracts...everyone gets them too!

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Fressa — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:01:13 GMT

I used to have that problem for years then I started using Perfect Formula and T.I.P.S. cuticle oil. I also discovered ASK nail remover (on QVC.com) that did not dry out my hail. What a difference. When I want color on my nail I use the Pro Strong nail polish or the Perfect Formula Gel coat in pink instead of the clear.

I take quite a bit of medication for allergies, breathing, etc. and that really dries out my system, skin, nails, etc. These products have worked for me and restored my nails.

I have used Josie's intensity oil in the tube on my nails and really rough patches of skin and that works great!

If I had to pick just two products to start with then I would pick Perfect Formula and Josie's intensity oil.

Good Luck!

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LilacTree — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:28:47 GMT

I have been using Perfect Formula as well, and they are almost gone.

BTW, they have nothing to do with any health issue (other than possibly aging). But if you have horizontal ridges, that could be a health issue. And a dark spot under the nail could be very serious.

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Ibby114 — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:23:58 GMT

I have this on one nail only - I'm 55 (soon 56!). I'll try these suggestions and see if it helps, thanks!

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kahootz — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:44:38 GMT

Yep, I've got them too! I maybe got them earlier than most due to hypothyroidism - but I just keep them trimmed short and try and apply Perfect Formula as others have mentioned. They sometimes eventually split at the top of my nail so that's why I just keep my nails short.

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travelin grandma — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:09:07 GMT

I used to have very strong nails, but over the years they started to peel and split and break. I finally stopped using polish and let them "air out" for a few months and now they're back to where they were many, many years ago. I try not to use polish more than once every couple of months, but I may try the base coat.

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NiteStar — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:24:20 GMT

Which perfect formula product are you ladies using? The pink gel stuff or something else in the line? Thanks!

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kahootz — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:30:18 GMT

On 10/23/2014 NiteStar said:
Which perfect formula product are you ladies using? The pink gel stuff or something else in the line? Thanks!

I personally like the Pink Gel one. I've tried the one in powdered pink and it chipped off quickly. The pink gel just eventually wears off, but you can't really notice it.

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Fressa — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:30:35 GMT

I use the clear or the pink gel. I really don't care for the color polish in the line. It chips really easy on the nails. I got a few bottles of it in a TSV that I'll use on my toes. It still chips but not as fast.

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luvdoodles — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:50:43 GMT

It sounds like Perfect Formula is the one I should try. Thanks for all your opinions. It could be due aging also, like everything else. I am 50+.