What should I do about indented fingernails?
Disease description:
My fingernails have always had a pitted, uneven appearance—this has been the case since childhood, as far back as I can remember. What causes nail pitting, and what should I do about it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Lingjuan
Depressions in the fingernails may result from deficiencies of vitamins or other essential nutrients in the body. It is recommended to consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as high-protein foods such as lean meat, eggs, and milk, to help replenish vital nutrients and vitamins.
Such nail depressions may also be caused by calcium deficiency. It is advisable to drink a cup of warm milk both in the morning and evening, and to include more soy-based products in your daily diet to enhance calcium absorption—this may help alleviate the symptom of nail depressions.
