4.Rippled or Pitted Nails
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If your nails are not smooth, you may be low in zinc, calcium, or vitamin A, or developing a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis. Pitting—tiny dents in the nail surface—is often linked to these issues. Changes can appear as small depressions or wave-like patterns. Psoriasis commonly causes nail pitting, and its severity often mirrors skin symptoms. Conditions like alopecia areata and lichen planus can also lead to pitting. Good nail care helps prevent damage, but treatment focuses on the underlying condition rather than the nail changes alone.
