Beau’s lines are the horizontal grooves across the fingernails or toenails. They can appear due to illnesses that adhere to nail growth, damage to the nail matrix, and deficiency of vitamins and other nutrients. They can affect all the nails or just one or two. Damage through artificial nails, nails getting between the door, and extreme cold weather can also cause this condition. Skin conditions like eczema can also be a reason for beau’s lines.
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Query: Hello doctor, My 9-year-old daughter started noticing changes in her nails in the last two weeks. I am attaching pictures. Please let me know what the problem is. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query, but you did not send the pictures. Please send a few pictures so that I can help you accordingly. Thank you. Read Full »
How to treat the horizontal ridge present on my right toe?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a horizontal ridge on my right toe and it makes me difficult to walk. I am facing this problem for few months after a trauma. Earlier I do not have any ridges on the nail except a slight one and skin around the toe used to cause itching. Now after applying the cream, I do not have i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is due to Beau's lines and it occurs due to sudden interruption of nail keratin synthesis after some kind of trauma or deficiency. If the trauma subsides, then they will also subside. As they indicate a past trauma, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) no... Read Full »
I am a 71-year-old male and I noticed horizontal lines on some of my nails. What causes this?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 71-year-old male. I noticed I have horizontal lines on some of my nails. What causes this? I have hypertension and suffered from COVID-19 but seem to have mostly recovered from it. Could that be the cause? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding horizontal lines on your nails, I have seen the image you have provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Yes, these seem to be Beau's lines. These lines are caused due to infections, or underlying skin conditio... Read Full »
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