Line down fingernail - Is it serious? - Nail Problems Message Board

mnbmom · 02-01-2006, 05:14 PM

About 6 weeks ago I noticed that my left pinky fingernail has a thin line down it. It appears to actually be in the nail (not under) and it is NOT growing out with the cuticle. I am very fair skinned and the color of the line is almost like my skin color of my fingers (pinkish). Does anyone know what this could be? Thanks!

Marti · 02-01-2006, 07:16 PM

It sounds like it is just one of the rails on the nail bed showing through the nail plate. If one of the rails enlarges, it appears as a pinkish line from the cuticle to the free edge. Try using a good quality nail and cuticle oil to keep the nail plate hydrated.