Dented and ridged nails - Why does it happen and what helps?

My wifes thumbs now have bumps,dents and ridges. Could it be something to do with pregnancy? Not a major problem but interested to know why this happens.Dented and ridged nails - Why does it happen and what helps?
Ridges or (corruguations) in nails occur when nail growth is uneven, usually because of illness or injury. Gentle buffing can minimize ridges. Try a Ridge Filler to help level the nail surface, making shallow ridges and other imperfections practically disappear while conditioning with Calcium and Pro-Vitamin B5.





Hope this helps! ~BonDented and ridged nails - Why does it happen and what helps?
it could well be caused by pregnancy if she is not getting enough calcium. generally it is caused by damage to the nail. its nothing to worry about just not pretty to look at. if it bothers your wife should should try using a nail buffing cream and a nail buffer which will help minimise the appearance. hope this helps.
i was told it is a calcium deficiency and being pregnant she needs lots of calcium!!


my mum lost all her back teeth carrying me because she didn't get enough.


ask your GP to be sure or midwife. maybe she needs to change her diet or take a supplement
If she is preggers it is most likely to do with the leeching of calcium. If not (or maybe still) it is a stress issue. Deal with the root cause either way.
DONT go to a place to get manicures unless you want to risk nail , skin infections.


The nail industry is not regulated an people are getting terrible infections.


You can get a buffer for your self at the beauty supply store or some drugstores.


If she just got it in pregnancy it could be because of vitamin deficiancy and stress on the body, if all her nails are doing it.


If its just one she may have bumped it hard no t knowing and it will go away on its own.


I would nt worry too much , bring it up with her OBGYN at next visit.
the matrix (what makes the nail) has been damaged, or shemay have a nail disorder called duckbilled nails. the best thing to do is to go to your g.p, and get manicures regularly, start off with once a week then when the recover try once a fornight, then further down the line once a month.