What Causes Ridges in Fingernails?
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Taking Care of Your Fingernails
Taking care of the fingernails may help prevent some nail and skin conditions and promote healthy-looking nails. Keep the hands hydrated by using hand cream, which may help protect the nails' keratin. Avoid picking or biting fingernails and trimming cuticles, which can help keep dirt and bacteria from getting under the nail.
Trim fingernails and buff the nail's surface when done to help eliminate any sharp edges. Keeping fingernails clean, trimmed and moisturized may help prevent fingernail ridges due to external causes.
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