why do i get white spots on my nails?

Answer 1

White spots or lines that appear on nails are caused by trauma to the nail or by performing rough work. These spots or lines can also occur when the nail is forming and cuticles are pushed back too roughly. If your nails are thin, damage can more easily occur. These white areas will grow out to the end of the nail and can be trimmed off during regular manicure. I checked with a doctor of Internal Medicine on this as well.

Iron deficiency may make your nail beds (pink color of skin under nail) look pale pink or dish shaped. Since there is very little overlying tissue, the small blood vessels under the nail are more transparent and reflect the iron in red blood cells, giving a pink cast to the skin under nails. Dish nails look curved and depressed in the middle, similar to though not as severely as the bowl of a spoon.

Acute illnesses including fever can cause a bump or ridge in a nail, which will grow out to the end of nail that, can be trimmed off.

No, unflavored gelatin or vitamin supplements

Answer 2

I've looked this one up before. Hope this gives yo the info you need. "There are many myths surrounding those mysterious white spots on fingernails that occasionally show up, but the simple truth is that the majority of white spots on fingernails are caused by a previous injury to the nail bed. They can be loosely compared to bruises on the skin. If you notice white spots, also known as leukonychia, on your nails, they unlikely to have been caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency. In a few cases, white spots on fingernails can indicate an underlying infection, but much more commonly, they are the result of injury. Similar to bruising, white spots on fingernails do not show up immediately. It may take several days or weeks before you notice the spots. Because they are generally the result of a minor injury, you are likely to have forgotten all about banging your fingernail against the car door. White spots on fingernails are usually not the result of serious injury to the nail, such as being hit with a hammer, which would more likely result in dark blue to black spots and possible necrosis or death of the nail tissue. Fingernails grow at an average rate of half an inch per month, so most visible injuries to the nail take about eight weeks to grow out completely. Sometimes, white spots on fingernails fade before they completely grow out. Some of the common myths associated with white spots on fingernails claim they are the result of a calcium deficiency or eating too much mayonnaise. While these white spots may be the result of a zinc deficiency, it is likely that other signs of zinc deficiency, such as hair loss or a slow immune system, would be present as well. Occasionally, a few white spots on fingernails may indicate an allergic reaction to a product used on the nail, such as nail polish, hardener, or polish remover. Many people who wear acrylic nails find white spots on their fingernails after removing the artificial nails. The spots could simply signal trauma to the nail bed during application of the acrylic nails or an allergic reaction to one of the products used. However, acrylic nails have been known to cause fungal infections, which appear yellowish. If you have questions concerning your fingernail health or notice large areas of white on the nail bed, visit a dermatologist and discontinue using nail products until your visit."

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Not calcium, as you might expect, but low levels in zinc.
If you take a daily vitamin, that should cover you in this area. It is not painful, nor dangerous. It is a quick resolution to try the vitamin supplement, though.

Answer 5

Not enough calcium in your diet. Eat dairy products.

Answer 6

its lack of calcium.. you may want to drink more dairy products or eat cheese stuff like that

Answer 7

it's when your nails get hurt. I.e. something gets dropped on them.

Answer 8

Lack of calcium hun...no biggie!

Answer 9

It is calcium deposits. you have to much calcium

Answer 10

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7742
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7742
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8125-2134870,00.html

these are some links about it...mostly..it's because of trauma :s