Horizontal white lines in fingernails - Nail Problems Message Board

tracy80 · 08-15-2007, 08:45 AM

I have one single horizontal white line across each fingernail. I asked my gynecologist about it last time I went, and he said not to worry. He said my nails were a healthy color and I shouldn't be concerned. They have been there for approximately 3 months. Does anyone know the cause, or if I should be concerned?

Marti · 08-17-2007, 06:45 AM

Are they growing forward with the nail plate?

tracy80 · 08-17-2007, 02:56 PM

No, they haven't moved at all. I've looked on the internet, and can't seem to find anything except Muercke's (sp?) lines, but they don't look like that. It's one single thin white line on each nail that doesn't move with growth.

Marti · 08-20-2007, 06:16 AM

It could be the start of Terry's Nails - this is where the nail plate appears very white from cuticle to free edge.

tracy80 · 08-20-2007, 06:24 AM

What causes Terry's nails? Everything I've read concerning white lines on the nails says it could be from a vitamin deficiency to a kidney disorder. However, I would think if I had a kidney disorder, I would feel bad, or would have some other indication, I'm not sure. These lines are near the top of the nail plate, not the cuticle.