What Causes Horizontal Ridges On Toenails?
There are a number of proposed reasons for the appearance of horizontal ridges in toenails. Some of the suggested causes are listed below, but please be aware that any advice you receive on the Internet is unlikely to be from an authorized medical authority and therefore you should speak to your GP or another medical professional. • Fungal InfectionsIf your toenails have developed a fungal infection, this can cause the appearance of horizontal ridges. In the event of only some of your toenails having horizontal ridges, it is possible that these have been brought on by some form of fungal infection. It is also suggested that any sort of trauma caused by an injury can make the nails more susceptible to fungal infections. • Your diet The type of food that you are eating and the nutrition that you are receiving from said food could be a cause for horizontal ridges on your toenails. Inadequate levels of certain vitamins and minerals in your body could cause these ridges to appear. • Reactio
