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BuccaneerRex t1_jcs47tz wrote

Nails grow from a band of cells outward, so if some of those cells are damaged or changed in some way, that section of the band will change, leading to longitudinal ridges as those changed parts grow outward.

If you find horizontal bands on your nails, you may want to consider medical advice, as it can indicate underlying health conditions. The cells did not grow properly for some period of time, which can be of concern.

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CharacterOtherwise77 t1_jcs5c9y wrote

What kind of health condition would cause bands in the nails?

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Awesam t1_jcsdt7k wrote

…among other things… (this list is far from exhaustive or even complete) this could also just be natural variation. The same reason you’re eyes have a certain pattern or freckles or whatever. Not everything is a pathology or necessarily a disorder.

Source: MD

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