Ever so often, a white spot shows up on one or two of my finger nails and I have to wait until it grows out enough to be cut off...does anyone know what that white stuff is and what it means?
2006-10-25 00:55:07 · 17 answers · asked by JoLLie 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
calcium deposit
2006-10-25 00:57:11 · answer #1 · answered by sesamenc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be when the root of the nail has been damaged before the damaged part of the nail can be seen. This white mark will also slide along as the nail grows as you have discovered.
If you notice white spots on your nails, they are not 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 minor 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.
If you are really concerned about the spots, and they continually appear, may I suggest you see your Doctor as he will be able to diagnose the true reason and put your mind to rest.
2006-10-25 01:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Ally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually notes a zinc deficiency and shows that you do not eat a proper diet. Follow the food pyramid exactly ot take a daily multi-vitamin. My nails grow up to 1/4 inch a week and my diet is awful but I do take my vitamins every day.
2006-10-25 00:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just crushed my finger 3 days ago & I have one now on it, but I also get straight lines that run with the nail & I think it has something to do with my kidneys
2006-10-25 00:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that it was damage to your nail bed before your nail grew out...ie: you stubbed or 'banged' you finger on something. I have also heard that they are calcium deposits. Either way they do not bother me enough to worry which of the two it is. :)
2006-10-25 00:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't exactly know what the structure of the white dot is, but it shows up because of lack of calcium.
You can increase the amount of calcium in your diet by eating more cheese, drinking more milk and generally consuming milk products.
2006-10-25 00:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by Grelann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... its nothin big really.... it jus points out some mineral or calcium deficiency.... a slight imbalance in diet due to stress or work load can result in such stuff... if its extreme, den the skin around the nail starts to peel too... jus try makin a healthy diet, with apples and milk regularly....
2006-10-25 01:08:01 · answer #7 · answered by Yash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITz Vitamin Deficiency...
2006-10-25 00:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by swetha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the white appears wen u hit your nail off something. you don't feel it happen but it does. i used actually wonder the same thing so don't worry ur not alone and now u no.
2006-10-25 00:57:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i'm wrong but my grandma told me a while back that you have too much calcium and so the white stuff is the extra calcium u have.
2006-10-25 01:08:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are lacking calcium. They are calcium spots. Drink more milk
2006-10-25 00:57:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋