What Your Nails Say about Your Health

Ridges

A vertical ridge isn't always something to be overly concerned about, as it's fairly common as people get older. If you think of them like a wrinkle in your nail, it makes a bit more sense. It doesn't make them any more appealing, but at least it's not that scary.However, a horizontal ridge in your nail is indicative of some kind of stress that occurred. It could be anything from a fever to an accident, but the horizontal line will indicate a period of stress.