What Causes Ridges in Fingernails?
Article Sources
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Alopecia & Fingernail Ridges
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes the hair on the scalp to fall out. According to studies, about 30 percent of people with alopecia areata may also experience changes in their nails. Some of the possible changes include redness under the nail by the cuticles, pits in the nail bed, rough-feeling nails and vertical ridges.2‘Hair Loss Types: Alopecia Areata Signs and Symptoms.’ American Academy of Dermatology, www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/types/alopecia/symptoms
If patients diagnosed with alopecia areata notice changes in their nails, they should make an appointment with their health care provider to check for any underlying health conditions.
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