Posted by Temmie on July 19, 2003, at 10:51:22
In reply to Re: Ridges in Fingernails, posted by paxvox on July 19, 2003, at 10:35:23
My ridges on thumbs are transverse. I thought for the longest time this was due to picking at and chewing cuticles, nails, etc., believing I HAD damaged the nail bed ... But then I read a connection between this and hypothyrodism (which I have). One would think the meds would clear things away. I've tried sanding them down with everything from sandpaper, to steel wool, and fine emery paper -- just things the nails too much, and then they hurt and/or fall apart. I'll do some more research, and see what I can find. Maybe I need a Chinese Medicine doc, or to talk with someone with more of a holistic approach. Temmie
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