Horizontal banding and ridges on toenails can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of the most common causes include:
Injury: Trauma to the nail bed can cause horizontal ridges and banding on the toenail.
Illness: Certain illnesses or medical conditions, such as malnutrition, psoriasis, or thyroid disorders, can cause horizontal ridges or bands on the toenails.
Medications: Certain medications, such as chemotherapy drugs, can also cause horizontal ridges on the toenails.
Fungal infection: A fungal infection of the toenail can also cause horizontal ridges or bands to appear.
Aging: As we age, the growth rate of our nails slows down, and this can cause horizontal ridges to form on the toenails.
If you're experiencing horizontal ridges or bands on your toenails, it's a good idea to consult with a doctor or podiatrist to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. The one pictured is actually much more pronounced and is much more visible. My bet is a fungal infection as I did not injure the nail, no new medications, could be aging, I guess too.
Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model
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