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  • 40 Years
  • 31/03/2021

What vitamin deficiency causes vertical lines in fingernails?

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Our nails naturally develop slight vertical ridges as we age. However, severe and raised ridges can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia. Nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B12 or keratin can result in fingernail ridges. Hormonal changes can also cause ridges to appear.

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Consult a Dermatologist

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