Why are the nails uneven with horizontal lines

Uneven nails with horizontal lines may be due to conditions such as poor nail nutrition or fungal infections.
1. If there is a lack of trace elements such as calcium and zinc in the body, the nails will be undernourished, and uneven horizontal stripes will be formed. In this case, it is recommended to supplement calcium and zinc and other trace elements, usually do not eat a partial diet, especially pay attention to more sunshine to supplement vitamin D.
2. If the nail plate is infected by fungus, it will also affect the normal formation of nails, resulting in uneven nails and horizontal lines, and in this case, empty nails, dirty and uneven nails may also occur. In this case it is necessary to control the inflammation. Oral antifungal medication is recommended for fungal infections. Commonly used antifungal medications include itraconazole capsules and terbinafine capsules.
There are other reasons for uneven nails, such as prolonged pressure, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital to find out the cause of the problem and treat it under the guidance of the doctor.