They don't make for the prettiest of manicures, but are they something more than a cosmetic problem? Here's what a dermatologist and research have to say.

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular exercise can improve blood flow to nail beds and help reduce nail ridges.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." First, a crash course on what fingernail ridges even are: Vertical nail ridges (lines that run from your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your fingernails (unless you’re painting them!). But your nails can provide key ...

When someone mentions nail problems, you will probably think of brittle nails, or changes in their colour. However, sometimes there are also visible lines in the fingernails or toenails. These lines ...