What Vertical Ridges on Your Nails Mean After 40
Run a finger across your nail and you may notice them: fine lines running from the base up toward the tip. These are vertical ridges, also called…
Run a finger across your nail and you may notice them: fine lines running from the base up toward the tip. These are vertical ridges, also called longitudinal striations, and they are one of the most common changes people spot in their nails as the years go by. Some are so subtle you can barely see them, while others can be clearly felt. For the vast majority of people, especially after 40, they are simply part of the body’s natural aging process, no more alarming than a few gray hairs or the first soft lines on your skin.