Guest guest Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I've had ridges on my nails off and on for almost as long as I can remember. I've had two different dermatologists tell me that all fingernails have ridges on the underside and that if these ridges are showing through on the topside of our nails it is because the nail bed is drying out. So the remedy is the typical things like keeping gloves on when working with water and detergents and working outside etc. Using good quality moisturizers and cuticle oils. These don't replace moisture but they do keep your hands and nail beds from drying out further. I've also been told that fish oil supplements can help though I don't take them. The external stuff seems to work fine for me. I don't think that ridges have anything to do with our lung disease and the clubbing is really a separate issue as far as I know. Beth Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Change everything. Love and Forgive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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