What is the cause of vertical lines on nails?

The health condition of various parts of the human body can actually be well reflected through the palms and nails, and they can be presented very subtly. Through these small details we can see a person's health condition and make timely adjustments. Some people may ask what the vertical lines on the nails mean. Let me explain it in detail below.

Many people are very concerned about health preservation. In fact, we can roughly see a person's health problems by looking at the subtle changes on the nails. If we only look at the nails, the most important thing is to look at the color and shape of the nails. This is a very good method.

1. Nails can be said to be a "mirror" that reflects potential health problems in the body. What's going on if you find vertical lines on your nails? If the surface of the nails is not smooth enough and there are obvious vertical lines on the nails, it means that you are overworked, lack of sleep, and over-using your brain. You should try to take more time to rest and absorb more vitamins and protein.

2. There are usually two situations when there are vertical lines on the nails: nail ridges, the nail plate is thin and brittle, with longitudinal ridge-like protrusions, and the distal end is often broken and separated due to malnutrition. It can also be seen in patients with diseases such as lichen planus and alopecia areata. The longitudinal groove of the nail is typically characterized by a longitudinal ridge in the center of the nail plate, with the top of the ridge sunken to form a shallow groove. It may also be without a ridge but with obvious grooves. It is often caused by damage to the nail matrix and can also be seen in patients with diseases such as lichen planus. It is a manifestation of allergic reaction.

3. The surface of the nails is not smooth enough and there are straight lines. This usually happens after overwork or overusing the brain. When you lack sleep, these vertical lines will appear clearly. If vertical lines persist, it may be a chronic disease of the internal organs. If not treated, the nails will become uneven or even crack as the disease progresses.

Warm reminder: In fact, whether our body is healthy can be well reflected through our face, nails and palms. As for what the vertical lines on the nails mean, I believe that after reading some of the common health problems above, you will have a general understanding.