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Nails – Longitudinal ridges could represent a Vitamin A, protein or calcium deficiency or a thyroid or circulation challenge. Longitudinal lines could represent malabsorption, which means that vitamins and minerals are not being properly absorbed. Horizontal ridges come about after a fever, infection, inflammation, menstrual problems or a period of protein deficiency or they can be caused by malnutrition. White spots on the nails can be caused by a calcium or zinc deficiency. Peeling nails can be caused from a zinc or essential fatty acid deficiency. Chronic nail chipping is usually damage from household chemicals.