I don't have them on my fingers but I have them on my 2 big toes. What causes them? How can I get rid of them and how long does it take? Thanks!
2006-10-17 22:15:54 · 15 answers · asked by ♥Taty♥ 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Actually, they're not underneath the nail, they're in the nail. Sorry.
2006-10-17 22:17:02 · update #1
It is a simple vitamin imbalance. I think it is Zinc that you need to take to get rid of them but your best bet would be to find a nice high quality multi-vitamins that matches what you need at this stage in your bodies development and to eat more broccoli and such.
When my husband gets those I feed him broccoli and it seems to work pretty well but you should just always have a good quality multi-vitamin that you take anyway since we have such a hard time with the modern diet getting everything we need.
2006-10-17 22:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by la_thumpera 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
White spots on fingernails and underneath fingernails are a form of fungus. OTC Creams do not work on this particular fungi. You may have to see a doctor and ask him for Lamisil, a prescription drug used for this purpose.
2016-03-18 21:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a lack of a vitamin... can't remember which one, but it happens every so often... as the nail grows they will go away... I get them every now and then too.
Ah yes-... Calcium, that's the one!
2006-10-17 22:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by ghostsqaud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium.
when i was much younger it happened to me too. Not to worry too much. ensure you consume plenty veggie and milk. careful in consuming calcium there're alot of types. Milk will be best way.
Hope this helps. Cheers.
2006-10-17 22:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its actually air pockets or bruises...caused from damage to the matrix (main part of the nail that isnt seen). U cant really get rid of them...but maybe ur shoes are causing them...if they r too tight or if they are hard and hit against ur toes...
2006-10-17 22:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by Sal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of zinc or magnesium I think. It's not lack of calcium, that is a common misconception. HTH : )
2006-10-17 23:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a vitamin deficiency. I just don't know which vitamin. I wd. suggest you go to a pharmacy, or health food store and ask them which vitamin. Hope I helped you.
2006-10-17 22:27:24 · answer #7 · answered by michelebaruch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always heard it is caused from a lack of calcium i don't know if thats true or not
2006-10-17 22:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by curious1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can also be a natural occurence. This tends to happen when air gets through to your nailbed or when your nails are bended.
2006-10-17 22:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by bug m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contrary to popluar belief, they are not caused by any dietary deficiency.
They are simply the old marks---"nail bruises", if you like---of where the nail was hit by something.
2006-10-18 01:11:07 · answer #10 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋