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  1. 7 fingernail problems not to ignore - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 30, 2023 · Terry's nails sometimes develops because of aging. But in other cases, it may be a symptom of a serious medical condition, such as liver problems, congestive heart failure or diabetes.

  2. What Can Fingernails Reveal About Health? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Nov 18, 2011 · Clubbing of your nails — when your nails curve much more than usual — is often a sign of low oxygen levels in the blood and may be related to lung disease. Clubbing can also be the result …

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-Care Can Strengthen Weak Fingernails

    Apr 9, 2016 · ANSWER: Weak fingernails often can be strengthened with some basic self-care steps. If you try those techniques and you don’t see any improvement after about a month, though, consider …

  4. Fingernails: Do's and don'ts for healthy nails - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 22, 2024 · Sometimes fingernails get harmless ridges that run up and down, called vertical ridges, from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical ridges tend to show more with age.

  5. Nail ridges: Cause for concern? - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 4, 2025 · With age, vertical nail ridges may become more numerous or prominent because of changes in cell turnover within the nail. If your fingernails change color or you develop horizontal nail …

  6. How to trim thickened toenails - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 15, 2023 · Trimming the nails Start at the corner of the nail, and make small straight cuts all the way across your toenail. Taking small cuts helps prevent splintering. Don't use the nail nippers to round …

  7. Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health

    Mar 13, 2024 · Vivien Willliams: Your fingernails are clues to your overall health. Many people develop lines or ridges from the cuticle to the tip. Rachel Miest, M.D., Department of Dermatology, Mayo …

  8. Finger nail care do's and don'ts - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Feb 25, 2020 · As you age, your fingernails can naturally become weaker and prone to splitting. Try these do’s and don’ts to help keep them healthy and strong. Do: Avoid extended fingernail wetness …

  9. Trigger finger - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 3, 2022 · In most people, there's no explanation for why this irritation and swelling begins. The constant back-and-forth irritation can cause a small lump of tissue to form on the tendon.

  10. Ingrown toenails - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 30, 2025 · When you resume moving about, avoid activities that hurt your toe, and don't swim or use a hot tub until your health care provider tells you it's okay to do so.