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Here\u2019s what different lines in your nails<\/strong> may indicate about your health:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Vertical lines (ridges)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
Very common, especially with aging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Usually harmless<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Can be linked to mild dehydration or vitamin deficiencies (like B12 or magnesium)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Horizontal lines (Beau\u2019s lines)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
May signal past illness, high fever, or major stress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Can appear after surgery, infection, or trauma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Sometimes linked to conditions like diabetes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Deep horizontal grooves across all nails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
Could suggest a serious illness or systemic health issue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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May follow severe infections or chemotherapy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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White lines (Mees\u2019 lines)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
Can be associated with certain infections or heavy metal exposure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Sometimes linked to kidney or liver problems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Dark vertical lines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
Often harmless (especially in people with darker skin)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Should be checked if they appear suddenly or change \u2014 rarely, they can signal skin cancer under the nail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If nail changes are new, worsening, or paired with other symptoms, it\u2019s best to see a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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