Women’s fingernail vertical lines can be seen in physiological phenomena or pathological phenomena, may be due to malnutrition, excessive fatigue, signs of disease.
1. Physiological phenomenon: nails have regular fine lines as a normal physiological phenomenon, related to the structure of the nails themselves, mostly seen in the elderly and children, vertical lines are not obvious generally do not need special treatment.
2. Pathological phenomenon: when patients have lichen planus, hypothyroidism, hand eczema and other diseases, irregular vertical lines can be seen to increase; calcium, zinc, vitamins and other nutrients such as malabsorption and lack of sleep, overwork, vertical lines can also be seen; long-term use of certain chemicals such as nail polish, which some pigments, solvents and osmotic agents to damage the nail plate, which is easy to cause vertical lines on the nails.
Usually should pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, daily attention to hand hygiene, eat more fruits and vegetables.
It is recommended that women with vertical lines in their nails, if they are obviously irregular, should consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.