Beaus Lines

Beau's lines are transverse depressions of all of the nails that appear at the base of the lunula weeks after a stressful event has temporarily interrupted nail formation.Beau's Lines are present in newborn infants as a normal condition that will disappear near the end of the first month of life. Beau's lines progress distally with normal nail growth and eventually disappear at the free edge.

Causes of Beaus lines

When the nails grow the Beau's Lines cause nail splits or tears that can be easily repaired with clear polish or nail glue. Unusual cases of Beau's Lines are associated with transverse grooves on the nails of one extremity and unilateral lines presented after a metaphysical fracture of the distal radius and wrist immobilization.

Beau's line may be also a sign of malnutrition, zinc or iron deficiency, anemia, any major metabolic condition.

Treatment of Beaus lines

Ingrown fingernail toenails should be treated as soon as they are recognized.

• Apply a moisturizer on nails each time you wash your hands
• Soak the feet in warm salt water
  Dry them thoroughly with a clean towel
  Avoid tight fitting foot wear
• Moisturize cuticles and nails at bedtime and cover them with cotton gloves
• Don't use nail polish remover more than twice a month, touch up the polish
• Bandage the toe