ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

What do white lines on the nails mean?

For more information
, please continue to the next page.

Continued on the next pageWhen white lines appear after an intensive manicure or after bumping your fingers, they are most likely minor injuries that will move towards the tip as the nail grows. If you’ve used harsh products or over-trimmed the cuticle, the surface may only be dull or brittle for a few days.

In people who perform manual labor, play contact sports, or wear tight shoes, repeated friction can also cause these lines. In other cases, the lines may be related to periods of illness, high fever, or physical stress that temporarily interrupt nail growth and leave visible marks.

NEXT PAGE

ADVERTISEMENT

Leave a Comment