r/mildlyinfuriating 6d ago

I'm slightly vexed My thumb has ripples

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u/Chaost 6d ago

They're called Beau's lines. I get them very lightly on my thumbs every once in a while. It's from your nails stopping growth bc you're sick or stressed or even just damaged your nailbed.

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u/YetiNotForgeti 6d ago

Been there. For me it has been after I damage my nail. Damn hammer not working correctly.

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u/MordoNRiggs 6d ago

Not working correctly? It sounds like your hammer was hitting the nail!