Ridges on nails.

[AgentOrangeSkies]

I have ridges all over my thumb nails. They have been growing that way for a while now. If I buff them they just end up getting really thin and continue growing in the same way. I was wondering if anyone knew anyways to make this problem stop? Thanks in advance for any held

[Judi]

It could be a problem with diet, you could also need a Calcium supplement.
Have you ever damaged your thumbs or had frostbite. Thyroid problems sometimes show up has nail problems has well.

Wear gloves when ever you do cleaning or washing dishes. Moisturize your hands every time you wash your hands. Use vitamin E on your cuticles. Use tools to push back your cuticles ( I find the easiest way is do take a bath and push you cuticles back gently with face cloth) do not use other nails.
Get a Silica supplement and take has suggested.

In the mean time you can use a ridge filler if you have to wear nail polish. But try not to do nails more than one every 2 weeks. And do not use Acetone removers, use Acetone free to remove color.
I hope some of this works for you, but remember you have to me patient and it will not be overnight that you will see the difference. But try to keep up with a routine and you should have pretty nails in a while.

[Jia]

Yeah. And add biotin in ur diet.

[AgentOrangeSkies]

Thanks. Do you know a good way to add that in to your diet?

[Jia]

Yup.

Drink milk.
Eat yogurt.
Eggs, chicken, fish........

All of these foods are full of biotin.

[Jia]

B / t Read this too Agent dear.....

Biotin

Brand Name(s):
Bio-tin, Coenzyme R, Other generic names: Vitamin H, Vitamin Bw

Drug Class:
Vitamin

Why Prescribed
Biotin is a vitamin found naturally in various foods (see Dietary Advice for more information). While most people get sufficient amounts of it in their diet, biotin may be prescribed as a dietary supplement for people on inadequate or unusual diets or with medical conditions that increase the need for it. Such conditions include a genetic deficiency of the enzyme (biotinidase) needed by the body to utilize biotin, intestinal malabsorption, seborrheic dermatitis in infancy, and an inability to absorb biotin as a result of surgical removal of the stomach. Biotin deficiency may lead to dermatitis, hair loss, high blood cholesterol levels, and heart problems.

How It Works
Biotin is one of the B vitamins necessary for the formation of glucose and fatty acids, and for the metabolism of amino acids and carbohydrates. B vitamins are particularly crucial to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.

Range and Frequency
No recommended daily allowances (RDAs) have been established for biotin. The following daily intakes are advised. Adults and teenagers: 30 to 100 micrograms (mcg). Children ages 7 to 10 years: 30 mcg. Children ages 4 to 6 years: 25 mcg daily. Birth to 3 years: 10 to 20 mcg.

Onset of Effect
Unknown.

Duration of Action
Unknown.

Dietary Advice
Biotin can be taken with or between meals. Foods that contain biotin include cauliflower, liver, salmon, carrots, bananas, cereals, yeast, and soy flour. Biotin content is reduced when food is cooked or preserved.

Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Missed Dose
Take it as soon as you remember.

Stopping the Drug
If you are taking biotin for a vitamin deficiency or medical problem, take it as prescribed for the full treatment period.

Prolonged Use
When biotin is prescribed to overcome a deficiency, periodic monitoring of biotin levels in the blood may be required.

Over 60
No problems are expected in older persons taking recommended doses of biotin.

Driving and Hazardous Work
The use of biotin should not impair your ability to perform such tasks safely.

Alcohol
No special precautions are necessary.

Pregnancy
No problems are expected with the intake of recommended doses of biotin during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding
No problems are expected with the intake of recommended doses of biotin during breast feeding.

Infants and Children
No problems are expected with recommended doses.

Special Concerns
Some drastic weight-reducing diets may not supply enough biotin. Consult your doctor for specific advice. Biotin is generally available as part of a multivitamin complex.

Overdose Symptoms
None. (No cases of biotin overdose have been documented.)

What to Do
Emergency instructions not applicable.

Drug Interactions
There are no known drug interactions associated with biotin.

Food Interactions
No known food interactions.

Disease Interactions
None reported.

(www.wholehealthmd.com)
Hope i helped......

[miss sexc]

massage olive oil on ur nails and leave it on over night...wash and cream your hands in the morning...this should help

[Jia]

^ Yeah....and this tip is to add shine and natural luster in ur nails.

Applying and massaging ur nails with warm olive oil make them strong.