What is the cause of those white specks on fingernails?

Answer 1

its means deficiency of calcium. You need to increase the intake of dairy products like - milk, cottage cheese, yogurt etc. If you eat non-veg then eat fish it is good for bones. Consume more of fresh fruits (fresh fruit juices are also fine) avoid aerated drinks and alcohol. These white specks are an indication that your body is not fit from within. Exercise & eat healthy food. Drink sufficient water & avoid skipping meals.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Little white specks indicate zinc deficiency

Answer 4

They are more than likely, the result of a trauma to the nail and are very common. Occasionally they may indicate a zinc deficiency or in some cases they can also indicate liver or kidney disease. In most cases, you simply injured the nail and it will disappear as the nail grows out.

Answer 5

Those white specks are calcium. They appear because your body is either getting too much, or it's not efficiently using what you get.

Answer 6

the condition of your fingernails is a good indicator of the condition of your diet. something could be missing . consult he u.s or canada food guides to see if you are eating the right things. either of these should be available online .

Answer 7

I have heard it was a lack of nutrients but also just a simple hit on the nail could cause them.

Answer 8

Hi Rose,
thay say it's a lack of zinc in the diet you can buy tablets from the health food shop. moon

Answer 9

Usually an injury like hitting your nail or the nail bed with a hammer. If they are black specks under there (like splinters) you have a nail fungus.

Answer 10

Vitamin deficiency