Why have i got a thumb nail which grown with horrid ridges?

since over a year ago it was damaged by a dog bite, and now has ridges running from root to tip,Why have i got a thumb nail which grown with horrid ridges?
Because your nail roots are damaged, I've got the same when a machine decided to plough into my finger whe I was 16.





Nowt you can do about it. Mine's been there for 24 years so there is no chance they will repair.Why have i got a thumb nail which grown with horrid ridges?
maybe when the dog bit you it damaged the nail bed beneath the nail, this would cause the nail to grow with ridges.
Sounds like you damaged your nail bed when the dog bit you. You cannot repair this damage, but you can buy a buffer to file your nail down a bit. This is a 4 sided sponge with different buffers on each side. You file it down and then one side will be for shining your nail up. It really makes a difference, I do this to one of my nails as there are 2 deep ridges from root to tip from when I jammed it in a door and you can hardly see it. Normally ridges going across your nail show signs of stress or lack of nutrition. Eating a cube of jelly every day will help to strenghten your nails and make them healthier.
I have the same problem, it is damage to the nail root, the only solution is to buff the nail surface to reduce the ridges.
The nail bed has been damaged and ur body has over produced nail tissue to help the natural recovery process. But even after the dog bite has healed, your body mite still be producing it and the ridges are the result of this. On the other hand, fungal infections and calcium dificiencies can cause discolouration of the nail and cause ridges from the cuticle to the tip. Some people can also get white marks on their nails as well. Hope this helps!!!
it could be a fungus or damage to the nail bed from the bite.
i have ridges on my toe and finger nails ,most have been caused by trauma,ie slamming fingers in doors etc..but someone said to me that the ones on the toes reflect how many illnesses i have had..(is this an old wives tale or true?)
probably all that grease your eating
It maybe fungus
The most common cause is


repetitive and prolonged wetting and drying of the nails. Trauma to the


fingers is also a cause. Using nail polish remover can cause it as well.





In some cases, abnormal fingernails may indicate a systemic disease such


as one involving the heart or lungs. Some people may inherit their nails


from their parents. Another cause could be vitamin or nutritional


deficiency - that would be rare in our country. I hope this helps.
all of my nails were like that a few years ago and i was told it was down to stress, which at the time i was. Since then i have been happier and they went flat again, but occassionally i have noticed when stressed for long periods ( uni exams and the like with 4 kids) they have started to go again. So try to relax and will be ok
Damage to the root or tissues surrounding the nail bed





Fungus or infection





Poor diet, deficient in some minerals





Thyroid deficiency, though the last 2 would affect more than just the one nail.
i dont really no! but maybe did u ever chew ur nails before