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Ridges across the nail

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tom42236
tom42236

I have a series of small ridges (about 7 I think) running across the toe next to my big toe on my right foot. No other lines like this can be seen on other nails. They are horizontal, but do not quite reach the edge of the nail. What could the cause of this be?

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy tom42236

    Posted

    They are known as Beau's lines. Have you hurt that toe at all, perhaps stubbed it?
    • tom42236
      tom42236 ptolemy

      Posted

      Possibly, although can't remember a particular incident...could it just be down to stress/force then?
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy tom42236

      Posted

      Nails can tell a lot about illnesses as well, on the other hand tight shoes, banging your toe etc might have done it. 
  • pam_87693
    pam_87693 tom42236

    Posted

    Hi Tom do you suffer from athletes foot? It's a fungal problem. It sounds as if you have possibly damaged the cutical on that nail. A beau's line is usually a single line, which appears when you have been ill. If the former, try an anti fungal cream or powder, if the latter, don't worry it will grow out. 
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