Nail changes

Is this the right place for a question about fingernails?  They are changing, getting striations and flattening out across the tops.  Any ideas why?  Or where I could look for further info?  Thanks!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Flat nails with striations can be due to iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B and protein deficiency. Take adequate amounts of protein rich diet like eggs, meat, milk, green leafy vegetables, soyabean, liver etc and also take some iron and vitamin B complex for some days.

If the symptoms persist then please get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.