Why do I have them?
2006-09-07 18:59:32 · 12 answers · asked by Lynnie 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
White spots on the nails are very common and usually recur. These small, semi-circular spots result from injury to the base (matrix) of the nail, where nail cells are produced or imperfections when the nail is formed. As the nail grows these blemishes are pushed outward. Frequently the culprit of these spots is careless manicuring. These spots are not cause for concern and will eventually grow out.
Another leading cause of these white specs is a diet that is deficient in zinc. You could try taking a zinc supplement and see if this clears up the problem.
Sorry for being a little long winded. But FX hope this answers your question
2006-09-07 19:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by itsa_me23 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be a sign of zinc deficiency. Here's a way to test it: put a zinc pill on your tongue. If it tastes metallic, that means your body needs more zinc. If you can't taste it, then you're already getting enough in your diet.
2006-09-08 02:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by mj_indigo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They come when you push or pull your fingernails too much.
Leave your fingernails alone for a few weeks and they'll be gone.
2006-09-08 02:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by AxisofOddity 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard it was calcium deficiency, but my mom told me i get them when ever i lie. lol.... i have them too. a lot of them.. maybe it's zinc too.. i say take some vitamins!
2006-09-08 02:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chronic constipation. Get rid of it sooner the better.
2006-09-08 02:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by No Saint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom used to tell me when I was little it was everytime I lied to her but really I think they are calcium deposits.
2006-09-08 02:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by pyt_tlc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You lack calcium in your diet.
2006-09-08 02:01:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy Dearest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are in reality from eating too many fatty foods,
2006-09-08 02:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough vitamins
2006-09-08 03:01:54 · answer #9 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much or too little calcium
can't remember
or nail bruises
2006-09-08 02:28:22 · answer #10 · answered by sweets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋