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Julz518 · #1 06-01-2007, 01:20 AM

I don't know if this is the right place to post this or not:

Lately my nails (on my index and middle fingers) have started curving under. Like they come out straight from my finger about 1/4 inch, and then take almost a 90-degree turn down, mainly on the "inside" of the finger. They've never done this before. (They're short now, but I can take a pic when they get longer if you'd like.)

I haven't changed my nail routine lately - which only consists of cutting and filing them when needed; nor have ai drastically changed my diet or anything. Do you have any idea what may be causing this? What can I do to grow healthy STRAIGHT nails for my wedding?

BridalMUA · #2 06-01-2007, 05:40 AM

Hello Julz!
I haven't ever heard of just two nails growing downward, so I googled your inquiry, and this is what I found :

"Downward curving nail ends may denote heart, liver, or lung / respiratory problems."

I don't want to alarm you, because:

1) This may not be the case at all, and it could just be a vitamin deficiency or high levels of stress due to the wedding planning.

2) Just because a few websites say the same thing, you can't always trust what you see on the internet.

In any case, it says to refer to a dermatologist, and since you might already go to one for your skin, you could also ask about your nails. I am very interested in what he or she might have to say. I hope for the best, and look forward to an update. Good luck, and best wishes!

peckmiranda · #3 06-01-2007, 02:03 PM

Julz, mine do that too! Mine have always done it, but lately it's gotten MUCH worse, especially on my pointer and middle fingers. Seriously, if I look at my nail from the side, it looks like I've jammed my nail up against something. I definitely want to know what you find out from the dermatologist!!!

sparklesweetie · #4 06-01-2007, 02:07 PM

I have one nail on my right hand (middle finger) that does the same thing...after it gets so long it just looks bent and it drives me nuts. I also have no idea what causes mine.

Maybe it's the way we use our fingers?

Heather · #5 06-01-2007, 03:29 PM

I also have a nail on my left hand that does the same thing, but it's because the nail was ripped off in a bicycle accident when I was a kid. Ouch.

I don't know if there's a way to reshape the nail growth before it gets to that point, but it may be a good idea to see a dermatologist.

Julz518 · #6 06-01-2007, 04:15 PM

Well, luckily I just saw my endocrinologist and got a bunch of blood work done... and while he did find some "issues," it was nothing that would indicate heart, lung, or kidney problems...

I just realized that my nails have only been doing this since I started using the green tea hand lotion... so maybe it's related? Man, I LOVE that lotion! my hands have never been so consistently soft and it doesn't wash off! I hope it's not the reason my nails are doing this.

Will definitely ask the dermo and tell you what he says!